Reaction: phytanoyl-CoA + 2-oxoglutarate + O2 = 2-hydroxyphytanoyl-CoA + succinate + CO2
Glossary entries
phytanate: 3,7,11,15-tetramethylhexadecanoate
Other name(s): phytanoyl-CoA hydroxylase
Systematic name: phytanoyl-CoA, 2-oxoglutarate:oxygen oxidoreductase (2-hydroxylating)
Comments: Part of the peroxisomal phytanic acid α-oxidation pathway. Requires Fe2+ and ascorbate.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 185402-46-4
References:
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