uox

Gene Symbol uox
Entrez Gene 8625614
Alt Symbol DDBDRAFT_0186970, DDBDRAFT_0231470, DDB_0186970, DDB_0231470
Species Dictyostelium discoideum
Gene Type protein-coding
Description urate oxidase
Other Description -
Swissprots Q54LT2
Accessions EAL64238 XM_632656 XP_637748
Function Catalyzes the oxidation of uric acid to 5- hydroxyisourate, which is further processed to form (S)-allantoin. {ECO:0000250}.
Subcellular Location Peroxisome {ECO:0000250}.
Top Pathways Caffeine metabolism, Purine metabolism