Reaction: 4,5-dihydroxyphthalate = 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate + CO2
Other name(s): 4,5-dihydroxyphthalate carboxy-lyase
Systematic name: 4,5-dihydroxyphthalate carboxy-lyase (3,4-dihydroxybenzoate-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EAWAG-BBD, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37290-48-5
References:
1. Ribbons, D.W. and Evans, W.C. Oxidative metabolism of phthalic acid by soil pseudomonads. Biochem. J. 76 (1966) 310-318.