Oxygenase
Oxygenase
Oxygenase (/ɒksɪdʒɪneɪz/) is a type of enzyme that catalyzes the incorporation of oxygen into an organic substrate in a variety of metabolic processes. This process is known as oxidation.
Etymology
The term "oxygenase" is derived from the words "oxygen" and the suffix "-ase", which is used in biochemistry to form names of enzymes. The word "oxygen" comes from the Greek words "oxy" meaning sharp, and "genes" meaning producer. The suffix "-ase" is derived from the enzyme diastase.
Types of Oxygenases
There are two main types of oxygenases: Monooxygenases and Dioxygenases. Monooxygenases, also known as mixed-function oxidases, incorporate one atom of oxygen into the organic substrate while the other atom is reduced to water. Dioxygenases, on the other hand, incorporate both atoms of oxygen into the substrate.
Related Terms
- Enzyme: A protein that acts as a biological catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction.
- Oxidation: A chemical reaction that involves the loss of electrons or an increase in oxidation state.
- Monooxygenases: A type of oxygenase that incorporates one atom of oxygen into the organic substrate.
- Dioxygenases: A type of oxygenase that incorporates both atoms of oxygen into the substrate.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Oxygenase
- Wikipedia's article - Oxygenase
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