xdh

Gene Symbol xdh
Entrez Gene 8627921
Alt Symbol DDBDRAFT_0219626, DDBDRAFT_0230176, DDB_0219626, DDB_0230176
Species Dictyostelium discoideum
Gene Type protein-coding
Description xanthine dehydrogenase
Other Description -
Swissprots Q54FB7
Accessions EAL61954 XM_630328 XP_635420
Function Key enzyme in purine degradation. Catalyzes the oxidation of hypoxanthine to xanthine. Catalyzes the oxidation of xanthine to uric acid (By similarity). {ECO:0000250}.
Subcellular Location Peroxisome {ECO:0000250}.
Top Pathways Peroxisome, Caffeine metabolism, Purine metabolism