Term Name:	kynurenine-oxoglutarate transaminase activity
Synonyms:	kynurenine 2-oxoglutarate transaminase activity, kynurenine aminotransferase activity, kynurenine transaminase (cyclizing), kynurenine--oxoglutarate aminotransferase activity, kynurenine-oxoglutarate aminotransferase activity, L-kynurenine aminotransferase activity, L-kynurenine:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: 2-oxoglutarate + L-kynurenine = H2O + kynurenate + L-glutamate. The product 4-(2-aminophenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate is converted into kynurenate by a spontaneous reaction. Also acts on 3-hydroxykynurenine to form xanthurenate.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0016212]    QuickGO    AmiGO