Tyrosine phenol-lyase
The enzyme tyrosine phenol-lyase catalyzes the chemical reaction
This enzyme belongs to the family of lyases, specifically in the "catch-all" class of carbon-carbon lyases. The systematic name of this enzyme class is L-tyrosine phenol-lyase . Other names in common use include beta-tyrosinase, and L-tyrosine phenol-lyase . This enzyme participates in tyrosine metabolism and nitrogen metabolism. It employs one cofactor, pyridoxal phosphate.