In enzymology, glutamate synthase (ferredoxin) () is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction
The two substrates of this enzyme are L-glutamic acid and oxidised ferredoxin. Its products are L-glutamine, α-ketoglutaric acid, reduced ferredoxin, and two protons.
Classification This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on the CH-NH2 group of donors with an iron-sulfur protein as acceptor.
Nomenclature
The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-glutamate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase (transaminating). Other names in common use include: ferredoxin-dependent glutamate synthase, ferredoxin-glutamate synthase, glutamate synthase (ferredoxin-dependent), and ferredoxin-glutamine oxoglutarate aminotransferase (Fd-GOGAT).
Biological role This enzyme participates in nitrogen metabolism. It has 5 cofactors: flavin adenine dinucleotide, iron, sulfur, iron-sulfur, and flavoprotein.
See also Glutamate synthase (NADH) Glutamate synthase (NADPH)
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