Catalysis of the reaction: L-tryptophan + pyruvate = 3-(indol-3-yl)pyruvate + L-alanine.
Source:RHEA:27586
Comment
This reaction falls within the larger set of reactions associated with EC:2.6.1.28 (See BRENDA: http://www.brenda-enzymes.org/php/result_flat.php4?ecno=2.6.1.28; note: 3-indole-2-oxopropanoate = indolepyruvate = 3-(indol-3-yl)pyruvate).