L-Tyrosine Decarboxylase Apoenzyme, Streptococcus faecalis

L-Tyrosine Decarboxylase Apoenzyme, found in Streptococcus faecalis (EC 4.1.1.25), functions as a carboxy-lyase, facilitating the cleavage of carbon-carbon bonds. This enzyme is involved in tyrosine metabolism and the biosynthesis of alkaloids. It utilizes the cofactor pyridoxal phosphate and has a substrate, L-tyrosine, which it converts to the products tyramine and carbon dioxide.