Bcat2

Gene Symbol Bcat2
Entrez Gene 12036
Alt Symbol Bcat-2, Eca40
Species Mouse
Gene Type protein-coding
Description branched chain aminotransferase 2, mitochondrial
Other Description BCAT(m)|branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferase, mitochondrial
Swissprots Q8VD03 O35855
Accessions CBN62809 EDL22874 O35855 AF031467 AAC96067 AI327099 AK008981 AK037482 BAC29815 AK137049 BAE23217 AK145300 BAE26355 AK160159 BAE35664 AK192808 BB630667 BC017688 AAH17688 BC048072 AAH48072 BY279029 U68526 AAB67674 XM_006540587 XP_006540650 NM_001243052 NP_001229981 NM_001243053 NP_001229982 NM_009737 NP_033867
Function Catalyzes the first reaction in the catabolism of the essential branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. May also function as a transporter of branched chain alpha-keto acids.
Subcellular Location Mitochondrion.
Top Pathways Valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, Biosynthesis of amino acids, 2-Oxocarboxylic acid metabolism, Valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation, Pantothenate and CoA biosynthesis

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