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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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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