About The Medical Condition Tryptophan Synthase

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Tryptophan Synthase

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Tryptophan Synthase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Tryptophan Synthase?

An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of L-serine and 1-(indol-3-yl)glycerol 3-phosphate to L-tryptophan and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate. It is a pyridoxal phosphate protein that also catalyzes the conversion of serine and indole into tryptophan and water and of indoleglycerol phosphate into indole and glyceraldehyde phosphate. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 4.2.1.20.

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