The L-aspartate oxidase reported to be present in higher plants is actually glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (original) (raw)

The presence of L-aspartate oxidase in higher plants is questioned as evidence suggests that it may actually be glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (GOT). Experimental findings indicate that α-ketoglutarate and SMC can interchangeably participate in the formation of oxaloacetate from aspartate in cotton callus extracts, demonstrating that the previously reported enzyme is likely GOT rather than L-aspartate oxidase. Further identification of substrates and enzymes involved suggests the need for additional research to clarify the metabolic pathways and enzyme functions in higher plants.