| protocatechuate decarboxylase | |
| Ec Number: | 4.1.1.63 |
| Cas Number: | 37290-55-4 |
| Go Code: | 0050223 |
The enzyme protocatechuate decarboxylase catalyzes the chemical reaction
3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
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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 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (catechol-forming). Other names in common use include 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate decarboxylase, and protocatechuate carboxy-lyase. This enzyme participates in benzoate degradation via hydroxylation.