obsolete DOPA dioxygenase activity (obsolete GO:0046566)
OBSOLETE. Catalysis of the 4,5-ring opening reaction: 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine + O2 = 4,5-seco-DOPA. 4,5-seco-DOPA spontaneously recyclizes to form betalamic acid.
dihydroxyphenylalanine dioxygenase activity
exact