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4-hydroxybenzoate biosynthesis II (bacteria)

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Chorismate pyruvate-lyaseCL; CPL; EC 4.1.3.40Escherichia coli K-12
Putative lyase MJ0807EC 4.1.-.-Methanocaldococcus jannaschii DSM 2661
Ycf21 gene productSynechocystis sp. PCC 6803 substr. Kazusa

Compounds (4)

CompoundDescription
Vanillic AcidA flavoring agent. It is the intermediate product in the two-step bioconversion of ferulic acid to vanillin. (J Biotechnol 1996;50(2-3):107-13).
Pyruvic AcidAn intermediate compound in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. In thiamine deficiency, its oxidation is retarded and it accumulates in the tissues, especially in nervous structures. (From Stedman, 26th ed)
4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
4-hydroxybenzoic acid