Description
In enzymology, an arginine decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.19) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:L-arginine↔ agmatine + CO2. Hence, this enzyme has one substRate, L-arginine, and two products, agmatine and CO2. This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.
Abbr
ADC, Native (E. coli)
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 4.1.1.19
Activity
5-15 units/mg protein
Unit Definition
One unit will release 1.0 μmole of CO2 from L-arginine per min at pH 5.2 at 37°C.
Synonyms
arginine decarboxylase; EC 4.1.1.19; 9024-77-5; SpeA; L-arginine carboxylyase; L-Arginine Decarboxylase; ADC
