EC number 3.1.1.43 IntEnz IntEnz view ExPASy NiceZyme view | CAS number 74506-40-4 BRENDA BRENDA entry KEGG KEGG entry | |
In enzymology, an alpha-amino-acid esterase (EC 3.1.1.43) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
an alpha-amino acid ester + H2OThus, the two substrates of this enzyme are alpha-amino acid ester and H2O, whereas its two products are alpha-amino acid and alcohol.
This enzyme belongs to the family of hydrolases, specifically those acting on carboxylic ester bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is alpha-amino-acid-ester aminoacylhydrolase. This enzyme is also called alpha-amino acid ester hydrolase.
Structural studies
As of late 2007, 5 structures have been solved for this class of enzymes, with PDB accession codes 1MPX, 1NX9, 1RYY, 2B4K, and 2B9V.
References
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