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ROS producing enzymes in peroxisomes
| Enzyme | Substrate | ROS |
|---|---|---|
| Acyl CoA-oxidases (enzymes of β-oxidation) | Fatty acids | H2O2 |
| D-amino acid oxidase | d-proline | H2O2 |
| L-α-hydroxy oxidase | Glycolate | H2O2 |
| Urate oxidase | Uric acid | H2O2 |
| D-aspartate oxidase | D-aspartate | H2O2 |
| Xanthine oxidase | Xanthine | O•−2, H2O2 |
