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Cholesterol Oxidase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of cholesterol in the presence of molecular oxygen to 4-cholesten-3-one and hydrogen peroxide. The enzyme is not specific for cholesterol, but will also oxidize other 3-hydroxysteroids. EC 1.1.3.6.

Entry terms

  • Cholesterol:oxygen oxidoreductase

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-M9MDX3WF-R

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