Ornithine Decarboxylase
Description
  A pyridoxal-phosphate protein, believed to be the rate-limiting compound in the biosynthesis of polyamines. It catalyzes the decarboxylation of ornithine to form putrescine, which is then linked to a propylamine moiety of decarboxylated S-adenosylmethionine to form spermidine. EC 4.1.1.17.
Synonyms
  Ornithine Carboxy-lyase
Carboxy-lyase, Ornithine
Decarboxylase, Ornithine
Ornithine Carboxy lyase
Parents
  Carboxy-Lyases
Experts
  Judith S. Bond
Catherine Coleman
Laurence M. Demers
Leo R. Fitzpatrick
James W. Griffith
James M. Hammond
Sreenivas Kanugula
Andrea Manni
Gail L. Matters
Thomas J. McGarrity
Anthony E. Pegg
Lisa Shantz
Jill P. Smith
Tree Numbers
  D08.811.520.224.125.425
MeSH ID
  D009955

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