KEGG:R00462

L-Lysine <=> Cadaverine + CO2

L-lysine carboxy-lyase (cadaverine-forming)

L-Lysine[C6H14N2O2] = Cadaverine[C5H14N2] + CO2[CO2]

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Substrates
metabolite compartment Structure
L-Lysine

Formula: C6H14N2O2
Cytoplasm
Products
metabolite compartment Structure
Cadaverine

Formula: C5H14N2
Cytoplasm
CO2

Formula: CO2
Cytoplasm