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.-.
Entry Term(s)
Proline Dehydrogenase
Previous Indexing
Amine Oxidoreductases (1975-1979)
Amino Acid Oxidoreductases (1966-1979)
Oxidoreductases (1966-1979)
Oxygenases (1966-1979)
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under AMINE OXIDOREDUCTASES 1980-90
History Note
91(80); was see under AMINE OXIDOREDUCTASES 1980-90
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.-.
