Dihydroxyfumarate decarboxylase

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dihydroxyfumarate decarboxylase
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EC no.4.1.1.54
CAS no.37289-51-3
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The enzyme dihydroxyfumarate decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.54) catalyzes the chemical reaction

dihydroxyfumarate tartronate semialdehyde + 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 dihydroxyfumarate carboxy-lyase (tartronate-semialdehyde-forming). This enzyme is also called dihydroxyfumarate carboxy-lyase. This enzyme participates in glyoxylate and dicarboxylate metabolism.

References[edit]

  • Fukumaga K (1960). "Metabolism of dihydroxyfumarate, hydroxypyruvate, and their related compounds. I. Enzymic formation of xylulose in liver". J. Biochem. 47: 741–754.