Decarboxylation of Ammo acid produces all except
Correct Answer: Proline
Description: Amino decarboxylase catalyzes several different decarboxylation reactions: L-DOPA to dopamine L-phenylalanine to phenethylamine L-tyrosine to tyramine L-histidine to histamine L-tryptophan to tryptamine 5-hydroxytryptophan to serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) The enzyme uses pyridoxal phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6, as a cofactor. Products of Decarboxylation and its uses. Ref: Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana 3rd edition Pgno : 375
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