This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is (R)-3-amino-2-methylpropanoate:pyruvate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include D-3-aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate transaminase, beta-aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase, D-3-aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate aminotransferase, D-3-aminoisobutyrate-pyruvate transaminase, (R)-3-amino-2-methylpropionate transaminase, and D-beta-aminoisobutyrate:pyruvate aminotransferase.
References
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Tamaki N, Sakata SF, Matsuda K (2000). "Purification, properties, and sequencing of aminoisobutyrate aminotransferases from rat liver". Methods Enzymol.324: 376–89. doi:10.1016/S0076-6879(00)24247-X. PMID10989446.