kmo

Gene Symbol kmo
Entrez Gene 8623972
Alt Symbol DDBDRAFT_0185394, DDBDRAFT_0231360, DDB_0185394, DDB_0231360
Species Dictyostelium discoideum
Gene Type protein-coding
Description kynurenine 3-hydroxylase
Other Description kynurenine 3-monooxygenase
Swissprots Q54RE8
Accessions EAL65825 XM_634105 XP_639197
Function Catalyzes the hydroxylation of L-kynurenine (L-Kyn) to form 3-hydroxy-L-kynurenine (L-3OHKyn). Required for synthesis of quinolinic acid. {ECO:0000255|HAMAP-Rule:MF_03018}.
Subcellular Location Mitochondrion {ECO:0000255|HAMAP- Rule:MF_03018}.
Top Pathways Tryptophan metabolism