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Protocatechuate-3,4-Dioxygenase
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Definition
: An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of protocatechuate to 3-carboxy-cis-cis-muconate in the presence of molecular oxygen. It contains ferric ion. EC 1.13.11.3.
Other names
Protocatechuate 3,4 Dioxygenase