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TRYPTOPHANASE

An enzyme that catalyses the transformation of l-tryptophan and water to indole, pyruvate, and ammonia. It is a pyridoxal-phosphate protein, requiring k+. It also catalyses 2,3-elimination and beta-replacement reactions of some indole-substituted tryptophan analogs of l-cysteine, l-serine, and another 3-substituted amino acids. Chemical name: L-Tryptophan indole-lyase (deaminating) Registry number: EC 4.1.99.1
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