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Oxidoreductases

Enzymes that catalyze redox reactions.

EC class 1 enzymes including dehydrogenases, oxidases, peroxidases, and reductases. Catalyze electron transfer in metabolism and antioxidant defense.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    EC class 1 enzymes including dehydrogenases, oxidases, peroxidases, and reductases. Catalyze electron transfer in metabolism and antioxidant defense.

Related terms

Dehydrogenases, Enzymes