4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate oxidase activity
Catalysis of the reaction: 2 3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)pyruvate + O2 = 2 4-hydroxyphenylacetate + 2 CO2.
GO:0016623
oxidoreductase activity, acting on the aldehyde or oxo group of donors, oxygen as acceptor
is_a
4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate:oxygen oxidoreductase (decarboxylating)
broad