Acyl-CoA Oxidase

**Definition:** An enzyme that catalyzes the first and rate-determining steps of peroxisomal beta-oxidation of fatty acids. It acts on COENZYME A derivatives of fatty acids with chain lengths from 8 to 18, using FLAVIN-ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE as a cofactor.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.660.150.200 - D12.776.331.149

**Synonyms:** - Fatty Acid Acyl-CoA Oxidase - Fatty Acyl-CoA Oxidase - Fatty Acyl-Coenzyme A Oxidase - Acyl Coenzyme A Oxidase