Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

pyruvate decarboxylase activity

Term ID
GO:0004737
Synonyms
  • 2-oxo-acid carboxy-lyase (aldehyde-forming)
  • 2-oxo-acid carboxy-lyase activity
  • alpha-carboxylase activity
  • alpha-ketoacid carboxylase activity
  • pyruvic decarboxylase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: a 2-oxo acid = an aldehyde + CO2. 4.1.1.1
References
  • EC:4.1.1.1
  • MetaCyc:PYRUVATE-DECARBOXYLASE-RXN
  • RHEA:11628
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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