Glutamate synthase (ferredoxin)

In enzymology, a glutamate synthase (ferredoxin) (EC 1.4.7.1) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

glutamate synthase (ferredoxin)
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EC no.1.4.7.1
CAS no.62213-56-3
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2 L-glutamate + 2 oxidized ferredoxin L-glutamine + 2-oxoglutarate + 2 reduced ferredoxin + 2 H+

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-glutamate and oxidized ferredoxin, whereas its 4 products are L-glutamine, 2-oxoglutarate, reduced ferredoxin, and H+.

Classification

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This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on the CH-NH2 group of donors with an iron-sulfur protein as acceptor.

Nomenclature

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The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-glutamate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase (transaminating). Other names in common use include:

Biological role

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This enzyme participates in nitrogen metabolism. It has 5 cofactors: FAD, iron, sulfur, iron-sulfur, and flavoprotein.

See also

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References

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  • Jang JE, Shaw K, Yu XJ, Petersen D, Pepper K, Lutzko C, Kohn DB (2006). "Specific and stable gene transfer to human embryonic stem cells using pseudotyped lentiviral vectors". Stem Cells Dev. 15 (1): 109–17. doi:10.1089/scd.2006.15.109. PMID 16522168.
  • Lea PJ, Miflin BJ (1974). "Alternative route for nitrogen assimilation in higher plants". Nature. 251 (5476): 614–6. Bibcode:1974Natur.251..614L. doi:10.1038/251614a0. PMID 4423889. S2CID 4184284.