Protein
Oxaloacetate decarboxylase
Organism
Azotobacter vinelandii (strain DJ / ATCC BAA-1303)
Function
Catalyzes the decarboxylation of oxaloacetate into pyruvate. Seems to play a role in maintaining cellular concentrations of bicarbonate and pyruvate.
Similarity
Belongs to the isocitrate lyase family. Oxaloacetate decarboxylase subfamily.
Sequence
MTIASQHDLRRQFRALLESNTCYDAASVFDPMSARIAGDLKFEVGILGGSVAALQVLAAPDYALITLSEFVEQATRIGRVACLPIIADADHGYGNAINAMRTVAELERAGVAALTLEDTLLPPKYGHKTTDLIPLDEAVGKIRAALEARIDPQLSIIARTNAEQLSVEETIGRAKAYQAAGADGICMIGIRDFEHLEAIAPHLDAPLMLITYGNPKLNDMARLAENGVRIVVNGHAAYFAAIKATYDRLREQRGVGPSDLSAKELCIKYSTLDEYRVFAREFMNVQE