Lipoxygenase
Description
  An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes reactions between linoleate and other fatty acids and oxygen to form hydroperoxy-fatty acid derivatives. Related enzymes in this class include the ARACHIDONATE LIPOXYGENASES; ARACHIDONATE 5-LIPOXYGENASE; ARACHIDONATE 12-LIPOXYGENASE; and ARACHIDONATE 15-LIPOXYGENASE. EC 1.13.11.12.
Synonyms
  Lipoxidase
Linoleate-Oxygen Oxidoreductase
Lipoxygenase-1
Lipoxygenase-2
Lipoxygenases
Linoleate Oxygen Oxidoreductase
Lipoxygenase 1
Lipoxygenase 2
Oxidoreductase, Linoleate-Oxygen
Parents
  Dioxygenases
Nonheme Iron Proteins
Children
  Arachidonate Lipoxygenases
Protocatechuate-3,4-Dioxygenase
Experts
  Wayne Curtis
C. Channa Reddy
Tree Numbers
  D08.811.682.690.416.444
D12.776.556.579.374.450
MeSH ID
  D008084

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