4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate decarboxylase

The enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.80) catalyzes the chemical reaction

4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate decarboxylase
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EC no.4.1.1.80
CAS no.109300-96-1
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4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde + CO2

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate carboxy-lyase (4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde-forming). This enzyme is also called 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate carboxy-lyase.

References

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  • Rueffer M, Zenk MH (1987). "Distant precursors of benzylisoquinoline alkaloids and their enzymatic formation". Z. Naturforsch. C: Biosci. 42: 319–332.