Ornithine N-benzoyltransferase

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ornithine N-benzoyltransferase
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EC no.2.3.1.127
CAS no.111693-97-1
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In enzymology, an ornithine N-benzoyltransferase (EC 2.3.1.127) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

2 benzoyl-CoA + L-ornithine 2 CoA + N2,N5-dibenzoyl-L-ornithine

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are benzoyl-CoA and L-ornithine, whereas its two products are CoA and N2,N5-dibenzoyl-L-ornithine.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically those acyltransferases transferring groups other than aminoacyl groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is benzoyl-CoA:L-ornithine N-benzoyltransferase. This enzyme is also called ornithine N-acyltransferase.

References[edit]

  • Seymour MA, Millburn P, Tait GH (1987). "Renal biosynthesis of ornithuric acid in quail". Biochem. Soc. Trans. 15: 1108–1109.