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EC 1.13.12.1 Details
EC number
1.13.12.1
Accepted name
arginine 2-monooxygenase
Reaction
L-arginine + O2 = 4-guanidinobutanamide + CO2 + H2O
Other name(s)
arginine monooxygenase, arginine decarboxylase (incorrect), arginine oxygenase (decarboxylating), arginine decarboxy-oxidase
Systematic name
L-arginine:oxygen 2-oxidoreductase (decarboxylating)
CAS registry number
9027-36-5
Comment
A flavoprotein. Also acts on canavanine and homoarginine.
History
created 1972
EC Tree
1.14.11.5 created 1972, deleted 1976
1.14.17.2 created 1972, deleted 1984