Term Name: 4-hydroxy-2-oxovalerate aldolase activity
Synonyms: 4-hydroxy-2-ketovalerate aldolase activity, 4-hydroxy-2-oxopentanoate pyruvate-lyase (acetaldehyde-forming) activity, 4-hydroxy-2-oxopentanoate pyruvate-lyase activity, 4-hydroxy-2-oxovalerate pyruvate-lyase activity, DmpG, HOA
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: 4-hydroxy-2-oxopentanoate = acetaldehyde + pyruvate.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0008701]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxo-acid-lyase activity