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XANTHINE OXIDASE

\zˈanθa͡ɪn ˈɒksɪdˌe͡ɪs], \zˈanθa‍ɪn ˈɒksɪdˌe‍ɪs], \z_ˈa_n_θ_aɪ_n ˈɒ_k_s_ɪ_d_ˌeɪ_s]\

Definitions of XANTHINE OXIDASE

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An iron-molybdenum flavoprotein containing FLAVIN-ADENINE DINUCLEOTIDE that oxidizes hypoxanthine, some other purines and pterins, and aldehydes. Deficiency of the enzyme, an autosomal recessive trait, causes xanthinuria. EC 1.1.3.22.

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