HEM2 (Delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase)

FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as HEM2_YEAST, HEM2. Catalyzes an early step in the biosynthesis of tetrapyrroles. Binds two molecules of 5-aminolevulinate per subunit, each at a distinct site, and catalyzes their condensation to form porphobilinogen. Homooctamer.

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UNIPROT
ENZYME CLASSIFICATION

HEM2

Delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase

MOLECULAR SYNOPSIS STRUCTURAL LIGANDABILITY

HEM2

Molecular Synopsis