SGD DescriptionOrotidine-5'-phosphate (OMP) decarboxylase; catalyzes the sixth enzymatic step in the de novo biosynthesis of pyrimidines, converting OMP into uridine monophosphate (UMP); converts 5-FOA into 5-fluorouracil, a toxic compound
PomBase Descriptionorotidine 5'-phosphate decarboxylase Ura4
AspGD DescriptionOrotidine-5'-phosphate decarboxylase; mutants show decreased resistance to weak acid preservatives
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