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xanthine oxidase

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xanthine oxidase [′zan‚thēn ′äk·sə‚dās]
(biochemistry)
A flavoprotein enzyme catalyzing the oxidation of certain purines.


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For instance, tungsten inhibits xanthine oxidase (Johnson et al.
Metals in urine and peripheral arterial disease by Guallar, Eliseo / Environmental Health Perspectives
The reaction of xanthine oxidase produces superoxide radicals, which reduce NBT (pale yellow color) to formazan (purple color); this reduction is inhibited by superoxide dismutase.
Effect of electrical stimulation on survival of skin flaps in pigs by Hoopes, John E. / Physical Therapy
Xanthine oxidase activity increased dramatically after infection in both influenza-infected mouse lung cells and infected mouse serum.
Mouse study suggests a cure for influenza by Wickelgren, I. / Science News
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