aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase activity [GO_0004058]

Catalysis of the reaction: L-amino acid + H+ = R-H + CO2.

aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase activity

ID: GO_0004058

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: L-amino acid + H+ = R-H + CO2.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
aromatic amino acid decarboxylase activity related synonym 4.1.1.28
aromatic-L-amino-acid carboxy-lyase activity related synonym 4.1.1.28
5-hydroxytryptophan decarboxylase activity narrow synonym 4.1.1.28
tryptophan decarboxylase activity narrow synonym 4.1.1.28
DOPA decarboxylase activity narrow synonym 4.1.1.28
aromatic-L-amino-acid carboxy-lyase (tryptamine-forming) narrow synonym 4.1.1.28
hydroxytryptophan decarboxylase activity narrow synonym 4.1.1.28
L-DOPA decarboxylase activity narrow synonym 4.1.1.28

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