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Preferred term

Tryptophanase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-tryptophan and water to indole, pyruvate, and ammonia. It is a pyridoxal-phosphate protein, requiring K+. It also catalyzes 2,3-elimination and beta-replacement reactions of some indole-substituted tryptophan analogs of L-cysteine, L-serine, and other 3-substituted amino acids. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 4.1.99.1.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 9024-00-4 (CAS RN)
  • L-Tryptophan indole-lyase (deaminating)
  • Tryptophan Indole-Lyase

In other languages

  • French

  • 9024-00-4 (CAS RN)
  • L-Tryptophan indole-lyase (deaminating)
  • Tryptophane indole-lyase

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-X43GQJM8-S

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