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Preferred Name

Proline Oxidase

Definitions
The first enzyme of the proline degradative pathway. It catalyzes the oxidation of proline to pyrroline-5-carboxylic acid in the presence of oxygen and water. The action is not reversible. The specific activity of proline oxidase increases with age. EC 1.5.3.-.
Synonyms
Proline Dehydrogenase
Oxidase, Proline
Dehydrogenase, Proline
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