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CuAO from ''Arthrobacter globiformis'' is called '''phenylethylamine oxidase''' undergoes reduction by ethylamine and forms | CuAO from ''Arthrobacter globiformis'' is called '''phenylethylamine oxidase''' undergoes reduction by ethylamine and forms phenylacetaldehyde. | ||
== Reaction Mechanism == | == Reaction Mechanism == | ||
Copper amine oxidase catalyzes the oxidation of a primary amine to the corresponding aldehyde, yielding hydrogen peroxide and free ammonia. An example of this is the oxidation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyramine tyramine]: | Copper amine oxidase catalyzes the oxidation of a primary amine to the corresponding aldehyde, yielding hydrogen peroxide and free ammonia. An example of this is the oxidation of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyramine tyramine]: | ||