PROLINE OXIDASE
\pɹˈɒliːn ˈɒksɪdˌe͡ɪs], \pɹˈɒliːn ˈɒksɪdˌeɪs], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_l_iː_n ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_d_ˌeɪ_s]\
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The first enzyme of the proline degradative pathway. It catalyzes the oxidation of proline to pyrroline-5-carboxylic acid in the presence of oxygen and water. The action is not reversible. The specific activity of proline oxidase increases with age. EC 1.5.3.-.
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