An octameric enzyme belonging to the superfamily of amino acid dehydrogenases. Leucine dehydrogenase catalyzes the reversible oxidative deamination of L-LEUCINE, to 4-methyl-2-oxopentanoate (2-ketoisocaproate) and AMMONIA, with the corresponding reduction of the cofactor NAD+.
Amino Acid Oxidoreductases
A class of enzymes that catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions of amino acids.
Micromonosporaceae
A family of gram-positive, saprophytic bacteria occurring in soil and aquatic environments.
Geobacillus stearothermophilus
A species of GRAM-POSITIVE ENDOSPORE-FORMING BACTERIA in the family BACILLACEAE, found in soil, hot springs, Arctic waters, ocean sediments, and spoiled food products.
Kinetics
The rate dynamics in chemical or physical systems.