Reaction: pyridoxal + H2O + O2 = 4-pyridoxate + (?)
For diagram of reaction click here.
Systematic name: pyridoxal:oxygen 4-oxidoreductase
Comments: A molybdenum protein.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EAWAG-BBD, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, CAS registry number: 76415-81-1
References:
1. Hanly, E.W. Preliminary characterization and physical properties of pyridoxal oxidase activity from Drosophila melanogaster. Mol. Gen. Genet. 180 (1980) 455-462.
2. Warner, C.K., Watts, D.T. and Finnerty, V. Molybdenum hydroxylases in Drosophila. I. Preliminary studies of pyridoxal oxidase. Mol. Gen. Genet. 180 (1980) 449-453.