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The enzyme indolepyruvate decarboxylase catalyzes the chemical reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically the carboxy-lyases, which cleave carbon-carbon bonds. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 3-pyruvate carboxy-lyase acetaldehyde-forming]. Other names in common use include indol-3-yl-pyruvate carboxy-lyase, and 3-pyruvate carboxy-lyase. This enzyme participates in tryptophan metabolism.
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