Name | arachidonate 8(S)-lipoxygenase activity |
ID | GO_0036403 |
collection_id | 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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