Reaction: 3,4-dihydroxyphthalate = 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate + CO2
Other name(s): 3,4-dihydroxyphthalate carboxy-lyase
Systematic name: 3,4-dihydroxyphthalate carboxy-lyase (3,4-dihydroxybenzoate-forming)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 83137-76-2
References:
1. Eaton, R.W. and Ribbons, D.W. Metabolism of dibutylphthalate and phthalate by Micrococcus sp. strain 12B.J. Gen. Microbiol. 151 (1982) 48-57. [PMID: 7085570]