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GLUTAMATE-AMMONIA LIGASE
An enzyme that catalyses the transformation of ATP, l-glutamate, and nh3 to ADP, orthophosphate, and l-glutamine. It also acts more slowly on 4-methylene-l-glutamate.
Chemical name: L-Glutamate:ammonia ligase (ADP-forming)
Registry number: EC 6.3.1.2