Benzopyrene Hydroxylase
MESHD001579
A drug-metabolizing, cytochrome P-448 (P-450) enzyme which catalyzes the hydroxylation of benzopyrene to 3-hydroxybenzopyrene in the presence of reduced flavoprotein and molecular oxygen. Also acts on certain anthracene derivatives. An aspect of EC 1.14.14.1.
Synonyms
- Hydroxylase, Benzopyrene
- Benzo(a)pyrene Hydroxylase
- Benzo(a)pyrene Monooxygenase
- Benzopyrene-3-Monooxygenase
- Benzopyrene 3 Monooxygenase
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