Ectoine degradation utilizes ectoine, which is produced by bacteria to combat osmotic stress. Ectoine is catabolized in a sequence of enzymatic reactions to produce L-Aspartate or intermediates for Lysine production. The first step involves ectoine hydrolysis to N(alpha)-Acetyl-L-2,4-diaminobutyrate by ectoine hydrolase. N(alpha)-Acetyl-L-2,4-diaminobutyrate is then further degraded, resulting in intermediates that enter primary metabolic pathways for energy generation and biosynthesis of products such as amino acids.

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