Term Name: 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate dehydrogenase (ferredoxin) activity
Synonyms: 2-ketoisovalerate ferredoxin reductase activity, 2-oxoisovalerate ferredoxin reductase activity, 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate synthase (ferredoxin) activity, 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase (decarboxylating; CoA-2-methylpropanoylating), branched-chain ketoacid ferredoxin reductase activity, branched-chain oxo acid ferredoxin reductase activity, keto-valine-ferredoxin oxidoreductase activity, ketoisovalerate ferredoxin reductase activity, ketoisovalerate oxidoreductase activity, VOR
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: 3-methyl-2-oxobutanoate + CoA + oxidized ferredoxin = S-(2-methylpropanoyl)-CoA + CO2 + reduced ferredoxin.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0043807]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on the aldehyde or oxo group of donors, iron-sulfur protein as acceptor