| Term Name: | L-lysine 6-dehydrogenase activity |
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| Synonyms: | L-lysine epsilon-dehydrogenase activity, L-lysine:NAD+ 6-oxidoreductase (deaminating), LysDH activity |
| Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: L-lysine + NAD+ = L-1-piperideine-6-carboxylate + NH4+ + NADH + 2 H+. (S)-(2-aminoethyl)-L-cysteine can act as a substrate, and NADP+ can act as the acceptor. |
| Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0050303] QuickGO AmiGO |