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Enzyme

1 pathway

Branched-chain α-keto acid dehydrogenase

Found in 1 curated pathway across 1 category.

Interaction Network

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Frequently Co-occurring Molecules

Amino acids×1 α-Ketoglutarate×1 Glutamate×1 Pyruvate×1 Acetyl-CoA×1 Oxaloacetate×1 Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)×1

Frequently Co-occurring Enzymes

Aminotransferases (ALT, AST)×1 Glutamate dehydrogenase×1 Phenylalanine hydroxylase×1

Cross-Referenced Pathways

1 direct · 3 cross-referenced · 4 shown

Direct Involvement

1

Amino Acid Catabolism

Degradation of amino acids to metabolic intermediates and ammonia.

Amino acidsα-KetoglutarateGlutamate+4

Cross-Referenced

3

— connected via related pathways

Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle)

Oxidizes acetyl-CoA to CO₂, generating GTP, NADH, and FADH₂.

Acetyl-CoACitrateIsocitrate+6

Gluconeogenesis

Synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors.

PyruvateOxaloacetatePhosphoenolpyruvate+4

Urea Cycle

Converts toxic ammonia to urea for excretion.

NH₃ (ammonia)CO₂Carbamoyl phosphate+6