Information on EC 1.14.21.6 - lathosterol oxidase

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EC Tree 1 Oxidoreductases 1.14 Acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen 1.14.21 With NADH or NADPH as one donor, and the other dehydrogenated 1.14.21.6 lathosterol oxidase

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This enzyme catalyses the introduction of a C₅ double bond into the B ring of Δ⁷-sterols to yield the corresponding Δ^5,7-sterols in mammals, yeast and plants . Forms part of the plant sterol biosynthesis pathway.

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