Tyrosine Phenol-Lyase
Synonyms
L-Tyrosine phenol-lyase (deaminating)
Phenol-Lyase, Tyrosine
Tyrosine Phenol Lyase
beta Tyrosinase
beta-Tyrosinase
An enzyme that catalyzes the cleavage of tyrosine to phenol, pyruvate, and ammonia. It is a pyridoxal phosphate protein. The enzyme also forms pyruvate from D-tyrosine, L-cysteine, S-methyl-L-cysteine, L-serine, and D-serine, although at a slower rate. EC 4.1.99.2.