Protein
Flavin-dependent L-tryptophan oxidase VioA
Organism
Chromobacterium violaceum (strain ATCC 12472 / DSM 30191 / JCM 1249 / NBRC 12614 / NCIMB 9131 / NCTC 9757)
Function
The enzyme generates the imine form of indole 3-pyruvate (IPA) from L-tryptophan (L-Trp), with concomitant two-electron reduction of O(2) to H(2)O(2).
Similarity
Belongs to the flavin monoamine oxidase family.
Sequence
MKHSSDICIVGAGISGLTCASHLLDSPACRGLSLRIFDMQQEAGGRIRSKMLDGKASIELGAGRYSPQLHPHFQSAMQHYSQKSEVYPFTQLKFKSHVQQKLKRAMNELSPRLKEHGKESFLQFVSRYQGHDSAVGMIRSMGYDALFLPDISAEMAYDIVGKHPEIQSVTDNDANQWFAAETGFAGLIQGIKAKVKAAGARFSLGYRLLSVRTDGDGYLLQLAGDDGWKLEHRTRHLILAIPPSAMAGLNVDFPEAWSGARYGSLPLFKGFLTYGEPWWLDYKLDDQVLIVDNPLRKIYFKGDKYLFFYTDSEMANYWRGCVAEGEDGYLEQIRTHLASALGIVRERIPQPLAHVHKYWAHGVEFCRDSDIDHPSALSHRDSGIIACSDAYTEHCGWMEGGLLSAREASRLLLQRIAA