6-methylsalicylate decarboxylase
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Template:Short description Template:Infobox enzyme THe enzyme 6-methylsalicylate decarboxylase (Template:EnzExplorer) catalyzes the chemical reaction
- 6-methylsalicylate 3-cresol + CO2
This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 6-methylsalicylate carboxy-lyase (3-cresol-forming). Other names in common use include 6-methylsalicylic acid (2,6-cresotic acid) decarboxylase, 6-MSA decarboxylase, and 6-methylsalicylate carboxy-lyase.
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