L-gulonolactone oxidase

id: l-gulonolactone-oxidase-188-12980624
title: L-gulonolactone oxidase
text: L-Gulonolactone oxidase is an enzyme that produces vitamin C. It is expressed in most mammals, but is non-functional in Haplorrhini, in some bats, and in guinea pigs. It catalyzes the reaction of L-gulono-1,4-lactone with oxygen to form L-xylo-hex-3-gulonolactone (2-keto-gulono-γ-lactone) and hydrogen peroxide. It uses FAD as a cofactor. The L-xylo-hex-3-gulonolactone then converts to ascorbic acid spontaneously, without enzymatic action. The structure of L-gulonolactone oxidase in rats helps id
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description: Enzyme involved in the synthesis of vitamin C
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L-gulonolactone_oxidase
date created: 2005-07-31T05:25:49Z
date modified: 2024-09-09T01:42:07Z
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