Reaction: L-aspartate = fumarate + NH3
Other name(s): aspartase; fumaric aminase; L-aspartase; L-aspartate ammonia-lyase
Systematic name: L-aspartate ammonia-lyase (fumarate-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, GTD, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 9027-30-9
References:
1. Ellfolk, N. Studies on aspartase. 1. Quantitative separation of aspartase from bacterial cells, and its partial purification. Acta Chem. Scand. 7 (1953) 824-830.