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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Oxidoreductases > Oxidoreductases Acting on Aldehyde or Oxo Group Donors > Aldehyde Oxidoreductases > Aldehyde Oxidase

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Aldehyde Oxidase  

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  • An aldehyde oxidoreductase expressed predominantly in the LIVER; LUNGS; and KIDNEY. It catalyzes the oxidation of a variety of organic aldehydes and N-heterocyclic compounds to CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, and also oxidizes quinoline and pyridine derivatives. The enzyme utilizes molybdenum cofactor and FAD as cofactors.

History note

  • 2004; use ALDEHYDE OXIDASE (NM) 1980-2003

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D042931

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