ID   1.13.99.3
DE   Tryptophan 2'-dioxygenase.
AN   Indole-3-alkane alpha-hydroxylase.
AN   Tryptophan side-chain alpha,beta-oxidase.
AN   Tryptophan side-chain oxidase.
AN   TSO.
CA   L-tryptophan + O(2) = (indol-3-yl)glycolaldehyde + CO(2) + NH(3).
CF   Heme.
CC   -!- Acts on a number of indole-3-alkane derivatives, oxidizing the
CC       3-side-chain in the 2'-position.
CC   -!- Best substrates are L-tryptophan and 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan.
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