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ENZYME entry: EC 1.13.99.3

Accepted Name
tryptophan 2'-dioxygenase
Alternative Name(s)
indole-3-alkane alpha-hydroxylase
tryptophan side-chain alpha,beta-oxidase
tryptophan side-chain oxidase
TSO
Reaction catalysed
H(+) + L-tryptophan + O2 = 3-indoleglycolaldehyde + CO2 + NH4(+)
Comment(s)
  • Acts on a number of indole-3-alkane derivatives, oxidizing the 3-side-chain in the 2'-position.
  • Best substrates are L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan.
Cross-references
BRENDA1.13.99.3
EC2PDB1.13.99.3
ExplorEnz1.13.99.3
PRIAM enzyme-specific profiles1.13.99.3
KEGG Ligand Database for Enzyme Nomenclature1.13.99.3
IUBMB Enzyme Nomenclature1.13.99.3
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