Reaction: 1,2-dihydroxy-6-methylcyclohexa-3,5-dienecarboxylate + NAD+ = 3-methylcatechol + NADH + CO2
Systematic name: 1,2-dihydroxy-6-methylcyclohexa-3,5-dienecarboxylate:NAD+ oxidoreductase (decarboxylating)
Comments: Involved in the o-xylene degradation pathway in bacteria.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EAWAG-BBD, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number:
References:
1. Higson, F.K. and Focht, D.D. Degradation of 2-methylbenzoic acid by Pseudomonas cepacia MB2. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 58 (1992) 194-200. [PMID: 1371658]