Recombinant Human Sulfite oxidase protein (His tag N-Terminus)

Supplementary information

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Biological function summary

Sulfite oxidase acts in the detoxification process of sulfur-containing amino acids. It functions as a monomer and ensures that the potentially harmful intermediate sulfite is efficiently converted to the harmless end product sulfate which can then be excreted. This detoxification is important for cellular health and prevents accumulation of sulfite which could lead to oxidative damage.

Pathways

Sulfite oxidase plays an important part in two major metabolic processes: the sulfur amino acid detoxification pathway and the metabolic pathway of the degradation of branched-chain amino acids. It works together with cytochrome c in the electron transport chain to facilitate electron transfer. Sulfite oxidase’s function ensures proper catabolism of amino acids and assists in maintaining cellular homeostasis.