ID 4.1.1.80 DE 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate decarboxylase. AN 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate carboxy-lyase. CA 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate = 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde + CO(2). CC -!- Reacts with dopamine to give the benzylisoquinoline alkaloid CC skeleton. //