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Glucose Oxidase MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Glucose Oxidase
Tree Number(s)
D08.811.682.047.239
Unique ID
D005949
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005949
Scope Note
An enzyme of the oxidoreductase class that catalyzes the conversion of beta-D-glucose and oxygen to D-glucono-1,5-lactone and peroxide. It is a flavoprotein, highly specific for beta-D-glucose. The enzyme is produced by Penicillium notatum and other fungi and has antibacterial activity in the presence of glucose and oxygen. It is used to estimate glucose concentration in blood or urine samples through the formation of colored dyes by the hydrogen peroxide produced in the reaction. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 1.1.3.4.
Entry Term(s)
Microcid
CAS Type 1 Name
beta-D-Glucose:oxygen 1-oxidoreductase
Public MeSH Note
64
History Note
64
Date Established
1964/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2003/07/09
Glucose Oxidase Preferred
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