Term Name: stizolobate synthase activity
Synonyms: 3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine:oxygen 4,5-oxidoreductase (recyclizing), DOPA dioxygenase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: L-dopa + O2 = 4-(L-alanin-3-yl)-2-hydroxy-cis,cis-muconate 6-semialdehyde + H+.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0050297]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on single donors with incorporation of molecular oxygen, incorporation of two atoms of oxygen