| homogentisate |
the anionic form of homogentisic acid.
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| homogentisate 1,2-dioxygenase |
[EC 1.13.11.5] an enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the oxidation of homogentisate to form 4-methylacetoacetate as a step in the degradation of tyrosine and phenylalanine. Deficiency of the enzyme, an autosomal recessive trait, causes alkaptonuria.
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