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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. enzymes
  4. oxidoreductases
  5. alcohol oxidoreductases
  6. cholesterol oxidase
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. biochemical compounds
  3. enzymes
  4. oxidoreductases
  5. alcohol oxidoreductases
  6. cholesterol oxidase

Preferred term

cholesterol oxidase

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • 3beta-hydroxy steroid oxidoreductase
  • cholesterol:oxygen oxidoreductase
  • EC 1.1.3.6

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/329156

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