Serine Aldolase Definition
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Serine Aldolase:
A pyridoxal phosphate enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of glycine and 5,10-methylene-tetrahydrofolate to form serine. It also catalyzes the reaction of glycine with acetaldehyde to form L-threonine. EC 2.1.2.1.Synonym: threonine aldolase, allothreonine aldolase, serine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine hydroxymethylase, glycine hydroxymethyltransferase, serine transhydroxymethylase.