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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Lyases > Carbon-Carbon Lyases > Tryptophanase

Preferred term

Tryptophanase  

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  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Indole-Lyase, Tryptophan
  • Tryptophan Indole Lyase
  • Tryptophan Indole-Lyase

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 91(72); was see under LYASES 1972-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014368

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