Reaction: isovaleryl-CoA + electron-transfer flavoprotein = 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA + reduced electron-transfer flavoprotein
Other name(s): isovaleryl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase; isovaleroyl-coenzyme A dehydrogenase; 3-methylbutanoyl-CoA:(acceptor) oxidoreductase
Systematic name: 3-methylbutanoyl-CoA:electron-transfer flavoprotein oxidoreductase
Comments: Contains FAD as prosthetic group. Pentanoate can act as donor.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 37274-61-6
References:
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