PYRUVIC DECARBOXYLASE
\pa͡ɪɹˈuːvɪk dɪkˈɑːbəksˌɪle͡ɪs], \paɪɹˈuːvɪk dɪkˈɑːbəksˌɪleɪs], \p_aɪ_ɹ_ˈuː_v_ɪ_k d_ɪ_k_ˈɑː_b_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_l_eɪ_s]\
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Catalyzes the decarboxylation of an alpha keto acid to an aldehyde and carbon dioxide. Thiamine pyrophosphate is an essential cofactor. In lower organisms, which ferment glucose to ethanol and carbon dioxide, the enzyme irreversibly decarboxylates pyruvate to acetaldehyde. EC 4.1.1.1.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].