indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase activity

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Nameindoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase activity
IDGO_0033754
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Molecular function

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: tryptophan + O2 = N-formylkynurenine. The product of the reaction depends on the substrate; D-tryptophan produces N-formyl-D-kynurenine, and L-tryptophan produces N-formyl-L-kynurenine.

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IDO

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