NADH peroxidase

Definition:

EC Tree > 1 Oxidoreductases > 1.11 Acting on a peroxide as acceptor > 1.11.1 Peroxidases > 1.11.1.1 NADH peroxidase
NADH peroxidase is an FAD-containing flavoprotein found in viruses and cellular organisms. It reduces H2O2 to 2 H2O while oxidizing NADH to NAD+ (consuming H+); ferricyanide, quinones and other oxidants can replace H2O2 as electron acceptor.

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