Reaction: (S)-6-hydroxynicotine + H2O + O2 = 1-(6-hydroxypyridin-3-yl)-4-(methylamino)butan-1-one + H2O2
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Other name(s): L-6-hydroxynicotine oxidase; 6-hydroxy-L-nicotine oxidase; 6-hydroxy-L-nicotine:oxygen oxidoreductase
Systematic name: (S)-6-hydroxynicotine:oxygen oxidoreductase
Comments: A flavoprotein (FAD).
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, UM-BBD, CAS registry number: 37256-29-4
References:
1. Dai, V.D., Decker, K. and Sund, H. Purification and properties of L-6-hydroxynicotine oxidase. Eur. J. Biochem. 4 (1968) 95-102. [PMID: 5646150]
2. Decker, K. and Bleeg, H. Induction and purification of stereospecific nicotine oxidizing enzymes from Arthrobacter oxidans. Biochim. Biophys. Acta 105 (1965) 313-324. [PMID: 5849820]