Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

diaminopimelate decarboxylase activity

Term ID
GO:0008836
Synonyms
  • DAP decarboxylase activity
  • DAP-decarboxylase activity
  • diaminopimelic acid decarboxylase activity
  • meso-2,6-diaminoheptanedioate carboxy-lyase (L-lysine-forming)
  • meso-2,6-diaminoheptanedioate carboxy-lyase activity
  • meso-diaminopimelate decarboxylase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: meso-2,6-diaminopimelate + H+ = L-lysine + CO2. 4.1.1.20
References
  • EC:4.1.1.20
  • KEGG_REACTION:R00451
  • MetaCyc:DIAMINOPIMDECARB-RXN
  • RHEA:15101
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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