The enzyme tyrosine phenol-lyase (EC 4.1.99.2) catalyzes the chemical reaction

tyrosine phenol-lyase
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EC no.4.1.99.2
CAS no.9059-31-8
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L-tyrosine + H2O phenol + pyruvate + NH3

This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically in the "catch-all" class of carbon-carbon lyases. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-tyrosine phenol-lyase (deaminating; pyruvate-forming). Other names in common use include beta-tyrosinase, and L-tyrosine phenol-lyase (deaminating). This enzyme participates in tyrosine metabolism and nitrogen metabolism. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.

Structural studies

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As of late 2007, five structures have been solved for this class of enzyme, with PDB accession codes 1C7G, 1TPL, 2EZ1, 2EZ2, and 2TPL.

References

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  • Kumagai H, Yamada H, Matsui H, Ohkishi H, Ogata K (1970). "Tyrosine phenol lyase. I. Purification, crystallization, and properties". J. Biol. Chem. 245 (7): 1767–72. doi:10.1016/S0021-9258(19)77158-0. PMID 4908868.
  • Kumagai H, Yamada H, Matsui H, Ohkishi H, Ogata K (1970). "Tyrosine phenol lyase. II. Cofactor requirements". J. Biol. Chem. 245 (7): 1773–7. doi:10.1016/S0021-9258(19)77159-2. PMID 4908869.