Tags: Enzyme.
Acireductone dioxygenase (Ni2+-requiring) (EC 1.13.11.53) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction12-dihydroxy-5-(methylthio)pent-1-en-3-one + O2 3-(methylthio)propanoate + formate + COThus the two substrates of this enzyme are 12-dihydroxy-5-(methylthio)pent-1-en-3-one and oxygen whereas its 3 products are 3-(methylthio)propanoate formate and carbon monoxide.This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases specifically those acting on single donors with O2 as oxidant and incorporation of two atoms of oxygen into the substrate (oxygenases).