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Information on EC 4.1.1.97 - 2-oxo-4-hydroxy-4-carboxy-5-ureidoimidazoline decarboxylase

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IUBMB Comments

This enzyme is part of the pathway from urate to (S)-allantoin, which is present in bacteria, plants and animals (but not in humans).

The expected taxonomic range for this enzyme is: Bacteria, Eukaryota, Archaea

Synonyms
ohcu decarboxylase, 2-oxo-4-hydroxy-4-carboxy-5-ureidoimidazoline decarboxylase, more

REACTION
REACTION DIAGRAM
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ORGANISM
UNIPROT
LITERATURE
5-hydroxy-2-oxo-4-ureido-2,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole-5-carboxylate = (S)-allantoin + CO2
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PATHWAY SOURCE
PATHWAYS
MetaCyc
urate conversion to allantoin I, urate conversion to allantoin II, urate conversion to allantoin III
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