L-Amino Acid Oxidase

**Definition:** An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidative deamination of L-amino acids to KETO ACIDS with the generation of AMMONIA and HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. L-amino acid oxidase is widely distributed in and is thought to contribute to the toxicity of SNAKE VENOMS.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.682.664.500.677

**Synonyms:** - Apoxin I - Apoxin-I - L-Amino Acid-Oxygen Oxidoreductase (Deaminating) - Ophio-Amino-Acid Oxidase