| EC |
4.1.1.80 |
| Accepted name: |
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate decarboxylase |
| Reaction: |
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate = 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde + CO2 |
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For diagram of dopa biosynthesis, click here |
| Other name(s): |
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate carboxy-lyase |
| Systematic name: |
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate carboxy-lyase (4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde-forming) |
| Comments: |
Reacts with dopamine to give the benzylisoquinoline alkaloid skeleton. |
| Links to other databases: |
BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, MetaCyc, CAS registry number: 109300-96-1 |
| References: |
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Rueffer, M. and Zenk, M.H. Distant precursors of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids and their enzymatic formation. Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. 42 (1987) 319–332. |
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