NOX3

Function

NADPH oxidases, such as NOX3, are plasma membrane-associated enzymes found in many cell types. They catalyze the production of superoxide by a 1-electron reduction of oxygen, using NADPH as the electron donor.[supplied by OMIM][6]

References

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  6. "Entrez Gene: NOX3 NADPH oxidase 3".

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