MeSH definition : Non-heme iron-containing enzymes that incorporate two atoms of OXYGEN into the substrate.
They are important in biosynthesis of FLAVONOIDS; GIBBERELLINS; and HYOSCYAMINE; and
for degradation of AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.;
MeSH synonym : Dioxygenase;
CISMeF synonym : EC 1.13.11.-;
MeSH Related Number : EC 1.14.11.-; EC 1.14.12.-;
Registry Number MeSH : EC 1.13.11.-;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dioxygenase;
Non-heme iron-containing enzymes that incorporate two atoms of OXYGEN into the substrate.
They are important in biosynthesis of FLAVONOIDS; GIBBERELLINS; and HYOSCYAMINE; and
for degradation of AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.