Term Name:	protocatechuate decarboxylase activity
Synonyms:	3,4-dihydrobenzoate decarboxylase activity, 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate carboxy-lyase (catechol-forming), 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate decarboxylase activity, protocatechuate carboxy-lyase activity
Definition:	Catalysis of the reaction: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate + H+ = catechol + CO2.
Ontology:	GO: Molecular Function [GO:0050223]    QuickGO    AmiGO