ID   1.2.5.1
DE   pyruvate dehydrogenase (quinone).
AN   pyruvate dehydrogenase.
AN   pyruvate dehydrogenase (cytochrome).
AN   pyruvate oxidase.
CA   a ubiquinone + H2O + pyruvate = a ubiquinol + acetate + CO2.
CC   -!- This bacterial enzyme is located on the inner surface of the
CC       cytoplasmic membrane and coupled to the respiratory chain via
CC       ubiquinone.
CC   -!- Does not accept menaquinone.
CC   -!- Activity is greatly enhanced by lipids.
CC   -!- Requires thiamine diphosphate.
CC   -!- The enzyme can also form acetoin.
DR   P07003, POXB_ECOLI ;
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