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In enzymology a maleylpyruvate isomerase (EC 5.2.1.4) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction3-maleylpyruvate 3-fumarylpyruvateHence this enzyme has one substrate 3-maleylpyruvate and one product 3-fumarylpyruvate.This enzyme belongs to the family of isomerases specifically cis-trans isomerases. The systematic name of this enzyme class is 3-maleylpyruvate cis-trans-isomerase. This enzyme participates in tyrosine metabolism.