From (Z)-4-(2-Hydroxy-5-sulfonatophenyl)-2-oxo-3-butenoate to Pyruvate and 5-Sulfosalicylate

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Medline reference: Wittich RM, Rast HG, Knackmuss HJ. Appl Environ Microbiol (1988) 54(7): 1842-7.
Search Medline for naphthalene desulfonation.: 4 citations on July 30, 2012.

  (Z)-4-(2-Hydroxy-5-sulfonatophenyl)-2-oxo-3-butenoate   
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               Pyruvate + 5-Sulfosalicylate

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This is the EAWAG-BBD reaction, reacID# r0325.
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