| 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate decarboxylase | |
| Ec Number: | 4.1.1.80 |
| Cas Number: | 109300-96-1 |
| Go Code: | 0050546 |
The enzyme 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate decarboxylase catalyzes the chemical reaction
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate
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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.