Reaction: D-galactose + O2 = D-galacto-hexodialdose + H2O2
Other name(s): D-galactose oxidase; β-galactose oxidase
Systematic name: D-galactose:oxygen 6-oxidoreductase
Comments: A copper protein.
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 9028-79-9
References:
1. Avigad, G., Amaral, D., Asensio, C. and Horecker, B.L. The D-galactose oxidase of Polyporus circinatus. J. Biol. Chem. 237 (1962) 2736-2743.