L-Amino Acid Oxidase

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidative deamination of L-amino acids to KETO ACIDS with the generation of AMMONIA and HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. L-amino acid oxidase is widely distributed in and is thought to contribute to the toxicity of SNAKE VENOMS.

Year introduced: 2006(1974)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.664.500.677

MeSH Unique ID: D050830

Registry Number: EC 1.4.3.2

Entry Terms:

• Acid Oxidase, L-Amino
• L Amino Acid Oxidase
• Oxidase, L-Amino Acid
• Apoxin I
• Apoxin-I
• L-Amino Acid-Oxygen Oxidoreductase (Deaminating)
• Ophio-Amino-Acid Oxidase
• Ophio Amino Acid Oxidase
• Oxidase, Ophio-Amino-Acid

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Oxidoreductases
Oxidoreductases Acting on CH-NH2 Group Donors
Amino Acid Oxidoreductases
L-Amino Acid Oxidase