ID   4.1.1.72
DE   branched-chain-2-oxoacid decarboxylase.
AN   (3S)-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate carboxy-lyase.
CA   (S)-3-methyl-2-oxopentanoate + H(+) = 2-methylbutanal + CO2.
CC   -!- Acts on a number of 2-oxo acids, with a high affinity toward
CC       branched-chain substrates.
CC   -!- The aldehyde formed may be enzyme-bound, and may be an intermediate
CC       in the bacterial system for biosynthesis of branched-chain fatty
CC       acids.
DR   Q06408, ARO10_YEAST;  P06169, PDC1_YEAST ;  P16467, PDC5_YEAST ;
DR   P26263, PDC6_YEAST ;  Q07471, THI3_YEAST ;
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