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EC 3.5.3.9 Details
EC number
3.5.3.9
Accepted name
allantoate deiminase
Reaction
allantoate + H2O = (S)-ureidoglycine + NH3 + CO2
Other name(s)
allantoate amidohydrolase
Systematic name
allantoate amidinohydrolase (decarboxylating)
CAS registry number
37289-13-7
Comment
This enzyme is part of the ureide pathway, which permits certain organisms to recycle the nitrogen in purine compounds. This enzyme, which liberates ammonia from allantoate, is present in plants and bacteria. In plants it is localized in the endoplasmic reticulum. Requires manganese.
History
created 1972, modified 2010
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