Aminocarboxymuconate-semialdehyde decarboxylase

aminocarboxymuconate-semialdehyde decarboxylase
aminocarboxymuconate-semialdehyde decarboxylase dimer, Human
Identifiers
EC no.4.1.1.45
CAS no.37289-47-7
Alt. namesACMSD
Databases
IntEnzIntEnz view
BRENDABRENDA entry
ExPASyNiceZyme view
KEGGKEGG entry
MetaCycmetabolic pathway
PRIAMprofile
PDB structuresRCSB PDB PDBe PDBsum
Gene OntologyAmiGO / QuickGO
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The enzyme aminocarboxymuconate-semialdehyde decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.45) catalyzes the chemical reaction

2-amino-3-(3-oxoprop-1-en-1-yl)but-2-enedioate 2-aminomuconate semialdehyde + CO2

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. This enzyme participates in tryptophan metabolism. It has been identified as a marker in nonverbal autism.