Sulfite Oxidase

A MOLYBDENUM requiring enzyme that catalyzes the terminal reaction in the oxidative degradation of SULFUR AMINO ACIDS with the formation of a sulfate. A deficiency of sulfite oxidase results in sulfocysteinuria.

Year introduced: 2006(1982)

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Tree Number(s): D08.811.682.667.249

MeSH Unique ID: D050876

Registry Number: EC 1.8.3.1

Entry Terms:

• Oxidase, Sulfite
• Sulphite Oxidase
• Oxidase, Sulphite

Previous Indexing:

• Oxidoreductases Acting on Sulfur Group Donors (1977-1982)
• Sulfite Oxidases (1983-2005)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Enzymes and Coenzymes
Enzymes
Oxidoreductases
Oxidoreductases Acting on Sulfur Group Donors
Sulfite Oxidase