Cholesterol Oxidase

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of cholesterol in the presence of molecular oxygen to 4-cholesten-3-one and hydrogen peroxide. The enzyme is not specific for cholesterol, but will also oxidize other 3-hydroxysteroids. EC 1.1.3.6.

Year introduced: 1991(1978)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.047.436.350.150

MeSH Unique ID: D002789

Registry Number: EC 1.1.3.6

Entry Terms:

• Oxidase, Cholesterol

Previous Indexing:

• Cholesterol (1966-1977)
• Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases (1966-1977)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Oxidoreductases
Alcohol Oxidoreductases
Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases
3-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenases
Cholesterol Oxidase