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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: tryptophan + O2 = N-formylkynurenine. The product of the reaction depends on the substrate; D-tryptophan produces N-formyl-D-kynurenine, and L-tryptophan produces N-formyl-L-kynurenine. 1.13.11.52
References
Ontology
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