From 6-Aminohexanoate to 6-Oxohexanoate

Graphic of the reaction.
Reference: Shama, G., & Wase, D. A. J. (1981). International Biodeterioration Bulletin, 17, 1-9.
Search Medline for 6-aminohexanoate transaminase.: 1 citations on August 07, 2012.

           6-Aminohexanoate            
                   |
                   |  alpha-Ketoglutarate
  6-aminohexanoate | /
      transaminase |/
           2.6.1.- |
                   |\
            ExPASy | \
                   |  Glutamate
                   v
            6-Oxohexanoate

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EAWAG-BBD Biotransformation rules in accord with this reaction:: primary Amine -----> Aldehyde or Ketone (bt0063)

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