| Term Name: |
ornithine decarboxylase activity |
| Synonyms: |
L-ornithine carboxy-lyase (putrescine-forming),
L-ornithine carboxy-lyase activity,
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| Definition: |
Catalysis of the reaction: L-ornithine + H+ = CO2 + putrescine. |
| Ontology: |
GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004586]
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AmiGO
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