Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase

A urea cycle enzyme that catalyzes the formation of orthophosphate and L-citrulline (CITRULLINE) from CARBAMOYL PHOSPHATE and L-ornithine (ORNITHINE). Deficiency of this enzyme may be transmitted as an X-linked trait. EC 2.1.3.3.

Year introduced: 1965(1964)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.913.555.275.600

MeSH Unique ID: D009954

Registry Number: EC 2.1.3.3

Entry Terms:

• Carbamoyltransferase, Ornithine
• Ornithine Transcarbamylase
• Transcarbamylase, Ornithine
• Ornithine Carbamylphosphate Transferase
• Carbamylphosphate Transferase, Ornithine
• Transferase, Ornithine Carbamylphosphate

See Also:

• Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase Deficiency Disease

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Ornithine Carbamoyltransferase