Reaction catalyzed by squalene monooxygenase (1.14.14.17)
+
+
=
+
+
H2O
squalene
+
[reduced NADPH-hemoprotein reductase]
+
O2
=
(3S)-2,3-epoxy-2,3-dihydrosqualene
+
[oxidized NADPH-hemoprotein reductase]
+
H2O
