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AAT Bioquest

What are the similarities between oxidases and oxygenases?

Posted July 6, 2023


Answer

Oxidases and oxygenases are both enzymes that function as biocatalysts. Both are oxido-reductases and both catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions.

Additional resources

Roles of 2-oxoglutarate oxygenases and isopenicillin N synthase in β-lactam biosynthesis

Enzymes

Oxidases

Amplite® Fluorimetric Monoamine Oxidase Assay Kit *Red Fluorescence*