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EC 6.4.1.1 Details
EC number
6.4.1.1
Accepted name
pyruvate carboxylase
Reaction
ATP + pyruvate + HCO3- = ADP + phosphate + oxaloacetate
Other name(s)
pyruvic carboxylase
Systematic name
pyruvate:carbon-dioxide ligase (ADP-forming)
CAS registry number
9014-19-1
Comment
A biotinyl-protein containing manganese (animal tissues) or zinc (yeast). The animal enzyme requires acetyl-CoA.
History
created 1961
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