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The Enzymatic Conversion of Uracil 5-Carboxylic Acid to Uracil and Carbon Dioxide

R.D. Palmatier, R.P. McCroskey, M.T. Abbott

Journal of Biological Chemistry · 1970 · 38 citations · 15 references

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The enzymatic decarboxylation of uracil 5-carboxylic acid has been demonstrated. A partially purified enzyme preparation has been obtained from Neurospora crassa which stoichiometrically converts uracil 5-carboxylic acid to uracil and carbon dioxide. No cofactor requirement for uracil 5-carboxylic acid decarboxylase activity was detected.

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