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Carboxylases

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Carboxylases 

a group of enzymes of the lyase class, catalyzing decarboxylation (CO2 separation) of keto and aminoacids. Cocarboxylase acts as a coenzyme of carboxylases thatdecarboxylize keto acids, pyridoxal phosphate serves as a coen-zyme of carboxylases that catalyze the decarboxylation of aminoacids.
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