BCAT2

Gene Symbol BCAT2
Entrez Gene 396841
Alt Symbol BCATM
Species Pig
Gene Type protein-coding
Description branched chain amino-acid transaminase 2, mitochondrial
Other Description branched chain aminotransferase 2, mitochondrial|branched-chain-amino-acid aminotransferase, mitochondrial
Swissprots O19098
Accessions O19098 AK236385 AK236875 AK345648 GACC01000202 JAA53605 U68527 AAB67675 XM_003127278 XP_003127326 XM_003127279 XP_003127327 XM_005664688 XP_005664745
Function Catalyzes the first reaction in the catabolism of the essential branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. May also function as a transporter of branched chain alpha-keto acids (By similarity). {ECO:0000250}.
Subcellular Location Mitochondrion {ECO:0000250}.
Top Pathways Valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis, Biosynthesis of amino acids, 2-Oxocarboxylic acid metabolism, Valine, leucine and isoleucine degradation, Pantothenate and CoA biosynthesis