DDC
Function
Catalyzes the decarboxylation of L-3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) to dopamine and L-5-hydroxytryptophan to serotonin.
Pathway
Catecholamine biosynthesis; dopamine biosynthesis; dopamine from L-tyrosine: step 2/2.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the group II decarboxylase family.
Alternative names
Aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase, AADC, DOPA decarboxylase, DDC