D-Alanine Transaminase

**Definition:** A PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE containing enzyme that catalyzes the reversible transfer of an amino group between D-Alanine and alpha-ketoglutarate to form PYRUVATE and D-GLUTAMATE, respectively. It plays a role in the synthesis of the bacterial CELL WALL. This enzyme was formerly classified as EC 2.6.1.10.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.913.477.700.347

**Synonyms:** - D-Alanine Aminotransferase - D-Glutamate-D-Alanine Transaminase