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What substrate requires the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) for catalyzing its decarboxylation reaction?

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Pyruvate requires the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) for its decarboxylation reaction.

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The substrate that requires the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) for catalyzing its decarboxylation reaction is pyruvate.

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