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4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase HPD is a Cu-containing enzyme, that catalyzes the third reaction in the catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine - the conversion of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate to homogentisate.
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