Reaction catalyzed by diaminopimelate dehydrogenase (1.4.1.16)
+
NH4+
+
NADPH
=
+
NADP+
L-DELTA1-tetrahydrodipicolinate
+
NH4+
+
NADPH
=
meso-2,6-diaminoheptanedioate
+
NADP+