Official Full Name
Galactose Oxidase
Background
Galactose oxidase is an extracellular copper-containing enzyme, secreted by the deuteromycete fungus Dactylium dendroides. It catalyzes the oxidation of a range of primary alcohols, including D-galactose, to the corresponding aldehyde, with reduction of oxygen to hydrogen peroxide.
Synonyms
EC 1.1.3.9; D-galactose oxidase; β-galactose oxidase; 9028-79-9; Galactose Oxidase