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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > enzymes > oxidoreductases > alcohol oxidoreductases > cholesterol oxidase
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > enzymes > oxidoreductases > alcohol oxidoreductases > cholesterol oxidase
Preferred Term:

cholesterol oxidase

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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
alcohol oxidoreductases
Entry Terms:
  • cholesterol:oxygen oxidoreductase
  • 3beta-hydroxy steroid oxidoreductase
  • EC 1.1.3.6
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329156
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RDF/XMLCreated 2019-03-27, last modified 2019-12-16