Reaction Details
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meso-diaminopimelate + H+ → CO2 + L-lysine
Enzymes:
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:DIAMINOPIMDECARB-RXN
References:
  • Denman RF, Hoare DS, Work E (1955). "Diaminopimelic acid decarboxylase in pyridoxin-deficient Escherichia coli." Biochim Biophys Acta 16(3);442-3. PMID: 14378182