CATH Classification
| Level | CATH Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
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3 | Alpha Beta |
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3.40 | 3-Layer(aba) Sandwich |
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3.40.640 | Aspartate Aminotransferase; domain 2 |
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3.40.640.10 | Type I PLP-dependent aspartate aminotransferase-like (Major domain) |
Domain Context
CATH Clusters
| Superfamily | Type I PLP-dependent aspartate aminotransferase-like (Major domain) |
| Functional Family | Histidine decarboxylase |
Enzyme Information
| 4.1.1.28 |
Aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase.
based on mapping to UniProt P20711
(1) L-dopa = dopamine + CO(2). (2) 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan = 5-hydroxytryptamine + CO(2).
-!- Also acts on other aromatic L-amino acids, including L-tryptophan. -!- Formerly EC 4.1.1.26 and EC 4.1.1.27.
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UniProtKB Entries (1)
| P20711 |
DDC_HUMAN
Homo sapiens
Aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase
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PDB Structure
| PDB | 3RCH |
| External Links | |
| Method | X-RAY DIFFRACTION |
| Organism | |
| Primary Citation |
Open conformation of human DOPA decarboxylase reveals the mechanism of PLP addition to Group II decarboxylases.
Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA
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