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| Description: Aminotransferases utilize a coenzyme, pyridoxal phosphate, that is derived from vitamin B6. The functional part of the cofactor is an aldehyde functional group, CHO, attached to a pyridine ring. The catalytic cycle begins with condensation of this aldehyde with the a-amino group of an amino acid, to give a Schiff base, or aldimine, intermediate. Picture Stats: Views: 109 Filesize: 36.31kB Height: 500 Width: 225 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34742 |