Definition: An octameric enzyme belonging to the superfamily of amino acid dehydrogenases. Leucine dehydrogenase catalyzes the reversible oxidative deamination of L-LEUCINE, to 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate (2-ketoisocaproate) and AMMONIA, with the corresponding reduction of the cofactor NAD+.
Other names L Leucine Dehydrogenase; Dehydrogenase, Leucine; Dehydrogenase, L-Leucine; Leucine (Branched-Chain Amino Acid) Dehydrogenase; L-Leucine Dehydrogenase
