Official Full Name
L-Tyrosine Decarboxylase
Background
In enzymology, a tyrosine decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.25) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction:L-tyrosine↔ tyramine + CO2. Hence, this enzyme has one substrate, L-tyrosine, and two products, tyramine and carbon dioxide. This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. This enzyme participates in tyrosine metabolism and alkaloid biosynthesis. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.
Synonyms
tyrosine decarboxylase; EC 4.1.1.25; L-tyrosine decarboxylase; L-(–)-tyrosine apodecarboxylase; L-tyrosine carboxy-lyase; 9002-09-9
