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HYDROXYLASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
DEF

any of a subgroup of enzymes of the oxidoreductase class, which catalyze the coupled oxidation of two hydrogen donors with incorporation of oxygen from O2 into one of the donors. Hydroxylases of clinical importance are those that act on steroids to synthesize cortisol and corticosterone, and those that act on the aromatic rings in phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan metabolism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
CONT

La plupart des monooxygénases catalysant des réactions dans lesquelles le substrat principal devient hydroxylé ont aussi été appelées des hydroxylases. Elles sont parfois appelées oxydases à fonction mixte puisqu'elles oxydent simultanément deux substrats différents.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
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