A Novel, Easy Assay Method for Human Cysteine Sulfinic Acid Decarboxylase

Cysteine sulfinic acid decarboxylase catalyzes the last step of taurine biosynthesis in mammals, and belongs to the fold type I superfamily of pyridoxal-5′-phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzymes. Taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) is the most abundant free amino acid in animal tissues; it is highly pre...

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Main Authors: Angela Tramonti, Roberto Contestabile, Rita Florio, Caterina Nardella, Anna Barile, Martino L. Di Salvo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Life
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/5/438