Reaction: N-[(R)-pantothenoyl]-L-cysteine = pantetheine + CO2
Other name(s): pantothenylcysteine decarboxylase; N-[(R)-pantothenoyl]-L-cysteine carboxy-lyase
Systematic name: N-[(R)-pantothenoyl]-L-cysteine carboxy-lyase (pantetheine-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 9024-65-1
References:
1. Brown, G.M. Pantothenylcysteine, a precursor of pantotheine in Lactobacillus helveticus. J. Biol. Chem. 226 (1957) 651-661.