oxidases
Oxygen-transferring enzymes
Oxidases are enzymes that catalyze oxidation reactions, typically by transferring electrons to oxygen.
They play essential roles in cellular respiration and metabolism: Cytochrome c oxidase is the final enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain.
Common oxidases include glucose oxidase, used in blood sugar testing, and monoamine oxidase, which breaks down neurotransmitters.
Single-amine compound
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- cytochromeHeme protein transferring electrons
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
xanthine · sulfite · aldehyde · amine · diamine · ascorbate · galactose
Enzyme-activating compound
- electronNegative subatomic particle
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- redoxElectron transfer chemistry
prosthetic · active site · catalytic · FAD · copper · iron · heme · molybdenum
Cell's energy-producing organelles
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- NADHElectron-carrying coenzyme
cellular · energy · pathway · catabolism · detoxification · biosynthesis · neurotransmitter · dopamine
Response to stimulus
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- kineticsScience of motion forces
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
- activityEngagement in doing
selectivity · inhibition · specificity · binding · affinity · mechanism · activation · conversion
Biological chemical detection device
- food processingIndustrial ingredient transformation
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- bakingCooking with dry heat
- diagnosticsMethods identifying problems
bioremediation · textile · bleaching · glucose monitoring · wine production
monoamine
Single-amine compound
- polyphenolMulti-ringed plant antioxidant
- cytochromeHeme protein transferring electrons
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
alcohol · xanthine · sulfite · aldehyde · amine · diamine · ascorbate · galactose
cofactor
Enzyme-activating compound
- electronNegative subatomic particle
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- coenzymeEnzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
redox · prosthetic · active site · catalytic · FAD · copper · iron · heme · molybdenum · quinone
mitochondria
Cell's energy-producing organelles
- respirationGas exchange in organisms
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- ATPCell's energy molecule
NADH · cellular · energy · pathway · catabolism · detoxification · biosynthesis · neurotransmitter · dopamine · serotonin
reaction
Response to stimulus
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- kineticsScience of motion forces
- turnoverSales volume or attrition
activity · selectivity · inhibition · specificity · binding · affinity · mechanism · activation · conversion · hydrogen peroxide
biosensor
Biological chemical detection device
- food processingIndustrial ingredient transformation
- brewingBeverage preparation process
- bakingCooking with dry heat
diagnostics · bioremediation · textile · bleaching · glucose monitoring · wine production