Polyamine oxidase (PAO) catalyzes the conversion of N-acetylspermine, molecular oxygen and water to N-acetylspermidine, 3-aminopropanol and hydrogen peroxide. PAO via its production of hydrogen peroxide, is one of the key elements for oxidative burst which induces programmed cell death. PAO is involved in polyamine catabolism and uses FAD as a cofactor[1].

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lycosylated FAD containing polyamine oxidase dimer complex with spermidine, sulfate and Cl- ion (green), 3l1r

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3D structures of polyamine oxidase3D structures of polyamine oxidase

Updated on 12-August-2019

ReferencesReferences

  1. Seiler N. Polyamine oxidase, properties and functions. Prog Brain Res. 1995;106:333-44. PMID:8584670

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