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GO: Molecular Function

indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase activity

Term ID
GO:0033754
Synonyms
  • D-tryptophan:oxygen 2,3-oxidoreductase (decyclizing) activity
  • IDO
  • tryptophan pyrrolase activity
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: D-tryptophan + O2 = N-formyl-D-kynurenine.
References
  • MetaCyc:RXN-8664
  • RHEA:14189
Ontology
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