Gene Symbol |
kmo
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Entrez Gene |
8623972
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Alt Symbol |
DDBDRAFT_0185394, DDBDRAFT_0231360, DDB_0185394, DDB_0231360
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Species |
Dictyostelium discoideum
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Gene Type |
protein-coding
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Description |
kynurenine 3-hydroxylase
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Other Description |
kynurenine 3-monooxygenase
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Swissprots |
Q54RE8
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Accessions |
EAL65825 XM_634105 XP_639197
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Function |
Catalyzes the hydroxylation of L-kynurenine (L-Kyn) to form 3-hydroxy-L-kynurenine (L-3OHKyn). Required for synthesis of quinolinic acid. {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_03018}.
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Subcellular Location |
Mitochondrion {ECO:0000255|HAMAP- Rule:MF_03018}.
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Top Pathways |
Tryptophan metabolism
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