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Branched-chain alpha-keto acids

The three corresponding keto acids formed by transamination of leucine, isoleucine, and valine.

Branched-chain amino acid catabolismHomo sapiens
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Record type: molecule. The three corresponding keto acids formed by transamination of leucine, isoleucine, and valine.
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Used and produced inBranched-chain amino acid catabolismHandled byBranched-chain amino-acid aminotransferaseHandled byBranched-chain alpha-keto-acid dehydrogenase complex
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