tryptophanase

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What does tryptophanase mean?

A lyase enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction L-tryptophan + H₂O ⇌ indole + pyruvate + NH₃.

Where does tryptophanase come from?

From tryptophan + -ase.

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