(R)-2-methylmalate dehydratase

The enzyme(R)-2-methylmalate dehydratase catalyzes the chemical reaction


 * (R)-2-methylmalate $$\rightleftharpoons$$ 2-methylmaleate + H$2$O

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the hydro-lyases, which cleave carbon-oxygen bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is '''. Other names in common use include, and. This enzyme participates in valine, leucine and isoleucine biosynthesis and c5-branched dibasic acid metabolism. It employs one cofactor, iron.