Functional study on alanine aminotransferase: The synthetase of key umami compound alanine in Urechis unicinctus

Key Points

• Alanine aminotransferase plays a vital role in synthesizing the umami compound alanine,
• The analysis highlights specific metabolic pathways involved in this synthesis process,
• Functional assays demonstrate the synthetase activity of alanine aminotransferase in Urechis unicinctus,
• Findings may indicate broader implications for understanding umami flavor contributions in marine organisms.