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EC 1.14.99.39 Details
EC number
1.14.99.39
Accepted name
ammonia monooxygenase
Reaction
NH3 + a reduced acceptor + O2 = NH2OH + an acceptor + H2O
Other name(s)
AMO
Systematic name
ammonia,donor:oxygen oxidoreductase (hydroxylamine-producing)
Comment
The enzyme catalyses the first reaction in the pathway of ammonia oxidation to nitrite. It contains copper [1], iron [5] and possibly zinc [9]. The enzyme requires two electrons, which are derived indirectly from the quinone pool via a membrane-bound donor.
History
created 2010
EC Tree
1.14.99.5 created 1972, modified 1986, modified 2000, deleted 2000
1.14.99.6 created 1972, modified 2000, deleted 2000
1.14.99.8 created 1972, deleted 1984
1.14.99.13 created 1972, deleted 1984
1.14.99.16 created 1972, deleted 2002
1.14.99.17 created 1972, deleted 1976
1.14.99.18 created 1976, modified 1999, deleted 2003
1.14.99.25 created 1986, deleted 2000