Proline Oxidase
Synonyms
Dehydrogenase, Proline
Oxidase, Proline
Proline Dehydrogenase
The first enzyme of the proline degradative pathway. It catalyzes the oxidation of proline to pyrroline-5-carboxylic acid in the presence of oxygen and water. The action is not reversible. The specific activity of proline oxidase increases with age. EC 1.5.3.-.