The Role of Aminotransferase in Human Health and Disease
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2023) | Viewed by 3030
Special Issue Editors
Interests: rare disorders; vitamin B6; protein folding; pharmacological chaperones; enzyme administration; hyperoxaluria
Interests: rare disorders; vitamin B6; protein folding; pharmacological chaperones; enzyme administration; hyperoxaluria
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Aminotransferases (ATs) are enzymes that catalyze the interconversion of amino acids and α-keto acids. Their importance is primarily related to the metabolism of amino acids, as both the energy source and components of synthesized proteins. Transamination reactions also play a crucial role in the synthesis of bioactive compounds, as well as in the degradation of potentially toxic metabolic products. In addition, thanks to their capability of introducing amino groups into ketones or keto acids, ATs have useful applications in the chemical industry. Finally, serum levels of specific transaminases in the blood represent a biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of many diseases.
Papers related to any molecular aspect of ATs role in human health and disease, will be considered for this Special Issue. Experimental and bioinformatics papers, up-to-date review articles, and commentaries are also welcome.
Dr. Barbara Cellini
Dr. Silvia Grottelli
Dr. Leonardo Gatticchi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aminotransferases
- pyridoxal phosphate
- biomarkers
- rare diseases