Glucose Oxidase

An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the conversion of beta-D-glucose and oxygen to D-glucono-1,5-lactone and peroxide. It is a flavoprotein, highly specific for beta-D-glucose. The enzyme is produced by Penicillium notatum and other fungi and has antibacterial activity in the presence of glucose and oxygen. It is used to estimate glucose concentration in blood or urine samples through the formation of colored dyes by the hydrogen peroxide produced in the reaction. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 1.1.3.4.

Year introduced: 1964

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.047.239

MeSH Unique ID: D005949

Registry Number: EC 1.1.3.4

Entry Terms:

• Oxidase, Glucose
• Microcid

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