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L-tryptophan degradation II (via pyruvate)

Proteins (2)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
TryptophanaseEC 4.1.99.1; L-tryptophan indole-lyase; TNaseKlebsiella aerogenes
Tryptophanase 1EC 4.1.99.1; L-tryptophan indole-lyase 1; TNase 1Symbiobacterium thermophilum IAM 14863

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
Ammonium
potassiumAn element in the alkali group of metals with an atomic symbol K, atomic number 19, and atomic weight 39.10. It is the chief cation in the intracellular fluid of muscle and other cells. Potassium ion is a strong electrolyte that plays a significant role in the regulation of fluid volume and maintenance of the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
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)
anthranilate
indoleRN given refers to parent cpd; structure in Merck Index, 9th ed, #4840