About The Medical Condition Lipoxygenase

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Lipoxygenase

Lipoxygenase Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Lipoxygenase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Lipoxygenase?

An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes reactions between linoleate and other fatty acids and oxygen to form hydroperoxy-fatty acid derivatives. Related enzymes in this class include the ARACHIDONATE LIPOXYGENASES; ARACHIDONATE 5-LIPOXYGENASE; ARACHIDONATE 12-LIPOXYGENASE; and ARACHIDONATE 15-LIPOXYGENASE. EC 1.13.11.12.

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