Tryptophan Oxygenase

Tryptofanoxygenas

Engelsk definition

A dioxygenase with specificity for the oxidation of the indoleamine ring of TRYPTOPHAN. It is a LIVER-specific enzyme that is the first and rate limiting enzyme in the kynurenine pathway of TRYPTOPHAN catabolism.

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Engelska synonymer

Oxygenase, Tryptophan Tryptophan Pyrrolase Pyrrolase, Tryptophan TDO Dioxygenase Dioxygenase, TDO Tryptophan 2,3-Dioxygenase 2,3-Dioxygenase, Tryptophan Tryptophan 2,3 Dioxygenase