In enzymology, a cysteine transaminase (EC 2.6.1.3) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

cysteine transaminase
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EC no.2.6.1.3
CAS no.9030-32-4
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L-cysteine + 2-oxoglutarate mercaptopyruvate + L-glutamate

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are L-cysteine and 2-oxoglutarate, whereas its two products are mercaptopyruvate and L-glutamate.

This enzyme belongs to the family of transferases, specifically the transaminases, which transfer nitrogenous groups. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-cysteine:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase. Other names in common use include cysteine aminotransferase, L-cysteine aminotransferase, and CGT. This enzyme participates in cysteine metabolism. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.

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  • CHATAGNER F, SAURET-IGNAZI G (June 1956). "[Role of transamination and pyridoxal phosphate in the enzymatic formation of hydrogen sulfide from cysteine by the rat liver under anaerobiosis.]". Bull. Soc. Chim. Biol. 38 (2–3). Paris: 415–28. PMID 13342749.