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Tyrosine Phenol-Lyase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of tyrosine to phenol, pyruvate, and ammonia. It is a pyridoxal phosphate protein. The enzyme also forms pyruvate from D-tyrosine, L-cysteine, S-methyl-L-cysteine, L-serine, and D-serine, although at a slower rate. EC 4.1.99.2.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 9059-31-8 (CAS RN)
  • beta-Tyrosinase
  • L-Tyrosine phenol-lyase (deaminating)

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RZRMX163-L

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