monoamine oxidase activity

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Namemonoamine oxidase activity
IDGO_0097621
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

amine:oxygen oxidoreductase (deaminating) activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: RCH2NHR' + H2O + O2 = RCHO + R'NH2 + H2O2.

Comment

Acts on primary amines, and also on some secondary and tertiary amines. It differs from EC:1.4.3.21, primary amine oxidase as it can oxidize secondary and tertiary amines but not methylamine.

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