arachidonate 8(S)-lipoxygenase activity

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Namearachidonate 8(S)-lipoxygenase activity
IDGO_0036403
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Molecular function

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: arachidonate + O2 = (5Z,8S,9E,11Z,14Z)-8-hydroperoxyicosa-5,9,11,14-tetraenoate.

Comment

This activity produces the S-enantiomer of HPETE, 8(S)-HPETE. For the reaction producing the S-enantiomer, see GO:0047677.

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