Reaction: (1) L-dopa = dopamine + CO2
(2) 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan = 5-hydroxytryptamine + CO2
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Glossary: dopamine = 4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol
L-DOPA = 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine
Other name(s): DOPA decarboxylase; tryptophan decarboxylase; hydroxytryptophan decarboxylase; L-DOPA decarboxylase; aromatic amino acid decarboxylase; 5-hydroxytryptophan decarboxylase; aromatic-L-amino-acid carboxy-lyase (tryptamine-forming)
Systematic name: aromatic-L-amino-acid carboxy-lyase
Comments: A pyridoxal-phosphate protein. The enzyme acts on other L-amino acids including L-tryptophan.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 9042-64-2
References:
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