Biology:Aldehyde oxidase 1

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Short description: Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens


A representation of the 3D structure of the protein myoglobin showing turquoise α-helices.
Generic protein structure example

Aldehyde oxidase 1 is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the AOX1 gene.[1][2]

Aldehyde oxidase produces hydrogen peroxide and, under certain conditions, can catalyze the formation of superoxide.[1]

Clinical significance

Aldehyde oxidase is a candidate gene for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[2]

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