From Pyridine-3,4-diol to 3-(N-Formyl)-formiminopyruvate

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Medline reference: Watson GK, Houghton C, Cain RB. Biochem J (1974) 140(2): 277-92.
Search Medline for 3,4-dihydroxypyridine AND bacterial metabolism.: 1 citations on March 09, 2012.

            Pyridine-3,4-diol            
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  pyridine-3,4-diol | /
        dioxygenase |/
          1.13.11.- |
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             ExPASy |
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                    v
     3-(N-Formyl)-formiminopyruvate

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EAWAG-BBD Biotransformation rules in accord with this reaction:: 3,4-Dihydroxypyridine derivative -----> 3(N-Formyl)-formiminopyruvate derivative (bt0365)

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This is the EAWAG-BBD reaction, reacID# r1398.
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