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fumarase

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Fumarase is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in metabolism, specifically within the TCA cycle. Its primary function is to catalyze the interconversion between fumaric acid and malic acid, or their salts. This reaction is essential for the regeneration of oxaloacetate, a key molecule that initiates the TCA cycle. The enzyme was first identified in 1936.12

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