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Are transferases involved in pyruvate conversion?
Posted September 8, 2021
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Yes, transferases are involved in pyruvate conversion. Pyruvate conversion is catalyzed by the pyruvate dehydrogenase enzyme, which is part of the multienzyme Pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC). This is a complex composed of three enzymes that catalyze the irreversible decarboxylation of pyruvate into acetyl-CoA.
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Identification of the catalytic residues involved in the carboxyl transfer of pyruvate carboxylase