Compound as reactive (1)
kynurenate + a reduced electron donor + oxygen → an oxidized electron donor + 7,8-dihydro-7,8-dihydroxykynurenate
Compound as product (1)
4-(2-aminophenyl)-2,4-dioxobutanoate → H2O + kynurenate + H+
Reversible reaction (2)
an oxidized electron donor + H2O + quinaldate ↔ kynurenate + a reduced electron donor + H+
L-kynurenine + pyruvate ↔ L-alanine + kynurenate