HYDANTOIN
\hˈa͡ɪdantˌɔ͡ɪn], \hˈaɪdantˌɔɪn], \h_ˈaɪ_d_a_n_t_ˌɔɪ_n]\
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A derivative of urea, C3H4N2O2, obtained from allantion, as a white, crystalline substance, with a sweetish taste; - called also glycolyl urea.
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- mixed-function oxygenase that catalyzes hydroxylation prolyl-glycyl-containing-peptide, usually in protocollagen, hydroxyprolylglycyl-peptide. The enzyme utilizes molecular oxygen with a concomitant oxidative decarboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate to succinate. EC 1.14.11.2.