mhpE

Gene Symbol mhpE
Entrez Gene 7142274
Alt Symbol -
Species Escherichia coli
Gene Type protein-coding
Description 4-hydroxy-2-ketovalerate aldolase
Other Description -
Swissprots B7MPB9
Accessions B7MPB9 CAR06591 YP_002396435
Function Catalyzes the retro-aldol cleavage of 4-hydroxy-2- oxopentanoate to pyruvate and acetaldehyde. Is involved in the meta-cleavage pathway for the degradation of aromatic compounds. {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_01656}.
Top Pathways Phenylalanine metabolism, Benzoate degradation, Dioxin degradation, Xylene degradation, Degradation of aromatic compounds