Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
5-amino-1-(5-phospho-D-ribosyl)imidazole-4-carboxylate + 2 H+ = 5-amino-1-(5-phospho-β-D-ribosyl)imidazole + CO2
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:AIRCARBOXY-RXN
References:
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  • LUKENS LN, BUCHANAN JM (1959). "Biosynthesis of the purines. XXIV. The enzymatic synthesis of 5-amino-1-ribosyl-4-imidazolecarboxylic acid 5'-phosphate from 5-amino-1-ribosylimidazole 5'-phosphate and carbon dioxide." J Biol Chem 234(7);1799-805. PMID: 13672967