The name of this superfamily has been modified since the most recent official CATH+ release (v4_2_0). At the point of the last release, this superfamily was named:

"
Cyanate lyase, C-terminal domain
".

Functional Families

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FunFam 14: Cyanate hydratase

There are 1 EC terms in this cluster

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EC Term Annotations Evidence
Cyanase. [EC: 4.2.1.104]
Cyanate + HCO(3)(-) + 2 H(+) = NH(3) + 2 CO(2).
  • This enzyme, which is found in bacteria and plants, is used to decompose cyanate, which can be used as the sole source of nitrogen.
  • The reaction can be considered as the reverse of 'carbamate = cyanate + H(2)O', where this is assisted by reaction with bicarbonate and carbon dioxide, and hence is classified in sub-subclass 4.2.1.
  • Bicarbonate functions as a recycling substrate.
  • Formerly EC 3.5.5.3 and EC 4.3.99.1.
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