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Alanine Dehydrogenase MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Alanine Dehydrogenase
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.682.664.500.062
Unique ID
D050788
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D050788
Scope Note
An NAD-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the reversible DEAMINATION of L-ALANINE to PYRUVATE and AMMONIA. The enzyme is needed for growth when ALANINE is the sole CARBON or NITROGEN source. It may also play a role in CELL WALL synthesis because L-ALANINE is an important constituent of the PEPTIDOGLYCAN layer.
Entry Term(s)
L-Alanine Dehydrogenase
Registry Numbers
EC 1.4.1.1
Related Numbers
9029-06-5
Public MeSH Note
2006; ALANINE DEHYDROGENASE was indexed under AMINO ACID OXIDOREDUCTASES 1972-2005, & under ALANINE 1972-1980
History Note
2006(1980) use AMINO ACID OXIDOREDUCTASES & ALANINE 1972-1979
Date Established
2006/01/01
Date of Entry
2005/06/30
Revision Date
2006/01/01
Alanine Dehydrogenase Preferred
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