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Aminotransferases

Aminotransferases are a group of enzymes that mediate the transfer of amino groups between molecules. They are important for the metabolism of proteins, and play a crucial role in many metabolic pathways, such as the urea cycle, gluconeogenesis, amino acid synthesis and degradation. Dysregulation of aminotransferase…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 31× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Aminotransferases are a group of enzymes that mediate the transfer of amino groups between molecules. They are important for the metabolism of proteins, and play a crucial role in many metabolic pathways, such as the urea cycle, gluconeogenesis, amino acid synthesis and degradation. Dysregulation of aminotransferases can lead to metabolic disorders, such as diabetes and fatty liver, and can contribute to disease states, including some types of cancer. Clinically, aminotransferases are used as biomarkers for liver health and are useful for diagnosing and monitoring many diseases. This makes understanding their roles and regulation of their activity essential for improving the health of individuals and societies.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 31 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Amino Acids.

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Nicolas Inguimbert · France

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