Xanthine Oxidase

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Xanthine Oxidase is a type of Oxidase Enzyme.

 

Biological Function of Xanthine Oxidase

Minerals

 Xanthine Oxidase mobilizes Iron from the Liver for use within other parts of the body.

 

Organic Acids

 Xanthine Oxidase is a precursor for the production of endogenous Uric Acid.  [1]

 

These Substances may Enhance the Production of Xanthine Oxidase

Minerals

        Molybdenum is essential for the activation of Xanthine Oxidase.

 

These Substances may Counteract the Toxic Effects of Xanthine Oxidase

Amino Acids

 Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC) may inhibit Xanthine Oxidase activity (in Skeletal Muscles).  [2]

 Arginine may inhibit rises in Xanthine Oxidase caused by intenstive Exercise.  [3]

 D-Methionine may counteract the toxic Cardiovascular System effects of Xanthine Oxidase.  [4]

 

Polyphenols

 Apigenin may inhibit Xanthine Oxidase.  [5]

 Chrysin may inhibit Xanthine Oxidase.  [6]

 Kaempferol may inhibit Xanthine Oxidase.  [7]

 Luteolin may inhibit Xanthine Oxidase.  [8]

 Myricetin may inhibit Xanthine Oxidase.  [9]

 Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) may inhibit Xanthine Oxidase.  [10]

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