Reaction: albendazole + NADPH + H+ + O2 = albendazole S-oxide + NADP+ + H2O
Other name(s): albendazole oxidase; albendazole sulfoxidase
Systematic name: albendazole,NADPH:oxygen oxidoreductase (sulfoxide-forming)
Comments: A flavoprotein (FAD).
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, CAS registry number: 101299-59-6
References:
1. Fargetton, X., Galtier, P. and Delatour, P. Sulfoxidation of albendazole by a cytochrome P450-independent monooxygenase from rat liver microsomes. Vet. Res. Commun. 10 (1986) 317-324. [PMID: 3739217]