Reaction: L-valine + H2O + NADP+ = 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate + NH3 + NADPH + H+
Other name(s): valine dehydrogenase (nicotinanide adenine dinucleotide phosphate)
Systematic name: L-valine:NADP+ oxidoreductase (deaminating)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37255-39-3
References:
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2. Kagan, Z.S., Polyakov, V.A. and Kretovich, V.L. Soluble valine dehydrogenase from roots of plant seedings. Biochemistry (Moscow) 33 (1968) 74-84. [PMID: 4385962]
3. Kagan, Z.S., Polyakov, V.A. and Kretovich, V.L. Purification and properties of valine dehydrogenase. Biochemistry (Moscow) 34 (1969) 47-51. [PMID: 4389825]