Glucose Oxidase

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Also known as:  Glucose Oxyhydrase;  Beta-D-Glucose Oxygen 1 Oxido Reductase

 

Description

Glucose Oxidase is a type of Oxidase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Glucose Oxidase

 Glucose Oxidase catalyzes the conversion of Glucose (+ Oxygen) to D-Glucono-1,5-Lactone and Hydrogen Peroxide.

 

Dietary Sources of Glucose Oxidase

Bee Foods

 Glucose Oxidase is a constituent of raw Honey (however Glucose Oxidase is destroyed by Light, Heat and Pasteurization and is therefore absent from most commercial Honey).

 

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