Term Name: kynureninase activity
Synonyms: kynurenine hydrolase activity, L-kynurenine hydrolase activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: L-kynurenine + H2O = anthranilate + L-alanine + H+. Also acts on 3'-hydroxykynurenine and some other (3-arylcarbonyl)- alanines.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0030429]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: hydrolase activity, acting on acid carbon-carbon bonds, in ketonic substances