Metabolism
Gallate 1-beta-glucosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.136) is an enzyme that uses UDP-glucose and gallate, whereas its two products are UDP and 1-galloyl-beta-D-glucose.
Gallate decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.59)is another enzyme.
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