Amine_oxidase

Amine oxidase

Amine oxidase

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An amine oxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidative cleavage of alkylamines into aldehydes and ammonia:[1]

RCH2NH2 + H2O + O2 RCHO + NH3 + H2O2

Amine oxidases are divided into two subfamilies based on the cofactor they contain:

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References

  1. [1]
    Mondovì B, Finazzi Agrò A (1982). "Structure and Function of Amine Oxidases". Structure and Function Relationships in Biochemical Systems. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Vol. 148. pp. 141–53. doi:10.1007/978-1-4615-9281-5_12. ISBN 978-1-4615-9283-9. PMID 7124512.
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