Reaction: 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate = catechol + CO2
For diagram of reaction click here.
Other name(s): 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase
Systematic name: 2,3-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (catechol-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EAWAG-BBD, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 37289-48-8
References:
1. Subba Rao, P.V., Moore, K., Towers, G.H.N. O-Pyrocatechiuc acid carboxy-lyase from Aspergillus niger. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 122 (1967) 466-473. [PMID: 6066253]