FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as CHOX_ARTGO, codA. Catalyzes the two-step oxidative conversion of choline to glycine-betaine with betaine aldehyde as an intermediate. Glycine-betaine accumulates to high levels in the cytoplasm of cells to prevent dehydration and plasmolysis in adverse hyperosmotic environments. Accepts either choline or the reaction intermediate betaine-aldehyde as substrate. Homodimer.

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enzyme classification

codA

Choline oxidase

codA

Molecular Synopsis