Amonijak monooksigenaza (EC 1.14.99.39, AMO) je enzim.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] Ovaj enzim katalizuje sledeću hemijsku reakciju
- amonijak + AH2 + O2
NH2OH + A + H2O
Ovaj enzim sadrži bakar i gvožđe nevezano za hem. Donor je vezan za membranu.
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