Tyrosine phenol-lyase

tyrosine phenol-lyase
Identifiers
EC no.4.1.99.2
CAS no.9059-31-8
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The enzyme tyrosine phenol-lyase (EC 4.1.99.2) catalyzes the chemical reaction

L-tyrosine + H2O phenol + pyruvate + NH3

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically in the "catch-all" class of carbon-carbon lyases. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-tyrosine phenol-lyase (deaminating; pyruvate-forming). Other names in common use include beta-tyrosinase, and L-tyrosine phenol-lyase (deaminating). This enzyme participates in tyrosine metabolism and nitrogen metabolism. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.

Structural studies

As of late 2007, five structures have been solved for this class of enzyme, with PDB accession codes PDB: 1C7G​, PDB: 1TPL​, PDB: 2EZ1​, PDB: 2EZ2​, and PDB: 2TPL​.

References

  • Kumagai H, Yamada H, Matsui H, Ohkishi H, Ogata K (1970). "Tyrosine phenol lyase. I. Purification, crystallization, and properties". J. Biol. Chem. 245 (7): 1767–72. doi:10.1016/S0021-9258(19)77158-0. PMID 4908868.
  • Kumagai H, Yamada H, Matsui H, Ohkishi H, Ogata K (1970). "Tyrosine phenol lyase. II. Cofactor requirements". J. Biol. Chem. 245 (7): 1773–7. doi:10.1016/S0021-9258(19)77159-2. PMID 4908869.