Search Ontology:
GO: Molecular Function

phenylalanine decarboxylase activity

Term ID
GO:0050174
Synonyms
  • aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase activity
  • L-phenylalanine carboxy-lyase (phenylethylamine-forming)
  • L-phenylalanine carboxy-lyase activity
  • L-phenylalanine decarboxylase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: L-phenylalanine = phenylethylamine + CO2. 4.1.1.53
References
  • EC:4.1.1.53
  • MetaCyc:PHENYLALANINE-DECARBOXYLASE-RXN
  • RHEA:19717
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes