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Phenylalanine Hydroxylase  

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Entry terms

  • 4-Hydroxylase, Phenylalanine
  • 4-Monooxygenase, Phenylalanine
  • Phenylalanine 4 Hydroxylase
  • Phenylalanine 4-Hydroxylase
  • Phenylalanine 4 Monooxygenase
  • Phenylalanine 4-Monooxygenase

Note

  • /defic: consider also PHENYLKETONURIAS and PHENYLKETONURIA, MATERNAL

Scope note

  • An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the formation of L-TYROSINE, dihydrobiopterin, and water from L-PHENYLALANINE, tetrahydrobiopterin, and oxygen. Deficiency of this enzyme may cause PHENYLKETONURIAS and PHENYLKETONURIA, MATERNAL. EC 1.14.16.1.

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  • 73(71)

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