Aldehyde Oxidase

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Aldehyde Oxidase


An aldehyde oxidoreductase expressed predominantly in the LIVER; LUNGS; and KIDNEY. It catalyzes the oxidation of a variety of organic aldehydes and N-heterocyclic compounds to CARBOXYLIC ACIDS, and also oxidizes QUINOLINE and PYRIDINE derivatives. The enzyme utilizes molybdenum cofactor and FAD as cofactors.

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