ID   1.13.99.3
DE   tryptophan 2'-dioxygenase.
AN   indole-3-alkane alpha-hydroxylase.
AN   tryptophan side-chain alpha,beta-oxidase.
AN   tryptophan side-chain oxidase.
AN   TSO.
CA   H(+) + L-tryptophan + O2 = 3-indoleglycolaldehyde + CO2 + NH4(+).
CC   -!- Acts on a number of indole-3-alkane derivatives, oxidizing the
CC       3-side-chain in the 2'-position.
CC   -!- Best substrates are L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan.
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