Enzyme Details

EC Classification

1.16.3.1

Enzyme name
(recommended)

ferroxidase

Alternative names

caeruloplasmin
ferroxidase I
Fe(II):oxygen oxidoreductase
ceruloplasmin
iron oxidase, iron(II):oxygen oxidoreductase
ferro:O2 oxidoreductase
iron II:oxygen oxidoreductase
hephaestin
HEPH

Classification

Oxidoreductases

Oxidizing metal ions

With oxygen as acceptor

Catalyses reactions

4 H+ + O2 + 4 Fe2+ <-> 2 H2O + 4 Fe3+

O2 + 2 Hydroquinone <-> 2 H2O + 2 1,4-Benzoquinone

4 Cu+ + 4 H+ + O2 <-> 4 Cu2+ + 2 H2O

H+ + O2 + p-Phenylenediamine <-> Unknown + H2O

H+ + O2 + 1,2-Diaminobenzene <-> Unknown + H2O

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