InterPro domain: IPR023603

General Information

  • Identifier IPR023603
  • Description Threonine aldolase
  • Number of genes 180
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Abstract

This group represents threonine aldolases (EC 4.1.2.5) which catalyze the conversion of L-threonine or L-allo-threonine into glycine and acetaldehyde. Pyridoxal 5'-phosphate is a co-factor in the reaction [ 1 ]. The entry also includes L-allo-threonine aldolase which acts on L-allo-threonine but not L-threonine or L-serine [ 2 ].


1. Gene cloning, biochemical characterization and physiological role of a thermostable low-specificity L-threonine aldolase from Escherichia coli. Eur. J. Biochem. 255, 220-6
2. Purification and characterization of L-allo-threonine aldolase from Aeromonas jandaei DK-39. FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 151, 245-8

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