Reaction: formamide = cyanide + H2O
Other name(s): formamide dehydratase; formamide hydro-lyase
Systematic name: formamide hydro-lyase (cyanide-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 37292-83-4
References:
1. Fry, W.E. and Millar, R.L. Cyanide degradion by an enzyme from Stemphylium loti. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 151 (1972) 468-474. [PMID: 5065258]