Reaction: homogentisate + O2 = 4-maleylacetoacetate
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Other name(s): homogentisicase; homogentisate oxygenase; homogentisate dioxygenase; homogentisate oxidase; homogentisic acid oxidase; homogentisic acid oxygenase; homogentisic oxygenase
Systematic name: homogentisate:oxygen 1,2-oxidoreductase (decyclizing)
Comments: Requires Fe2+.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EAWAG-BBD, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 9029-49-6
References:
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6. Ravdin, R.G. and Crandall, D.I. The enzymatic conversion of homogentisic acid to 4-fumarylacetoacetic acid. J. Biol. Chem. 189 (1951) 137-149.