Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

gentisate decarboxylase activity

Term ID
GO:0047923
Synonyms
  • 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (hydroquinone-forming)
  • 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate decarboxylase activity
  • gentisate carboxy-lyase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: 2,5-dihydroxybenzoate + H+ = CO2 + hydroquinone. 4.1.1.62
References
  • EC:4.1.1.62
  • KEGG_REACTION:R02489
  • MetaCyc:GENTISATE-DECARBOXYLASE-RXN
  • RHEA:21312
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes