glutamate decarboxylase activity [GO_0004351]
Catalysis of the reaction: L-glutamate = 4-aminobutanoate + CO2.
glutamate decarboxylase activity
ID: GO_0004351
Class
Catalysis of the reaction: L-glutamate = 4-aminobutanoate + CO2.
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Alternative Names
| Synonym | Scope | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| L-aspartate-alpha-decarboxylase activity | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| L-glutamic decarboxylase activity | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| L-glutamate 1-carboxy-lyase activity | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| L-glutamic acid decarboxylase activity | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| L-glutamate 1-carboxy-lyase (4-aminobutanoate-forming) | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| cysteic acid decarboxylase activity | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| gamma-glutamate decarboxylase activity | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| L-glutamate alpha-decarboxylase activity | related synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
| aspartic alpha-decarboxylase | broad synonym | 4.1.1.15 |
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