PPCDC
Function
Catalyzes the decarboxylation of the cysteine moiety of 4-phosphopantothenoylcysteine to form 4'-phosphopantotheine and this reaction forms part of the biosynthesis of coenzyme A.
Pathway
Cofactor biosynthesis; coenzyme A biosynthesis; CoA from (R)-pantothenate: step 3/5.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the HFCD (homooligomeric flavin containing Cys decarboxylase) superfamily.
Alternative names
COAC, MDS018, UNQ9365/PRO34154, PPCDC, Phosphopantothenoylcysteine decarboxylase, PPC-DC, CoaC