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In enzymology juglone 3-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.99.27) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction5-hydroxy-14-naphthoquinone + AH2 + O2 35-dihydroxy-14-naphthoquinone + A + H2OThe 3 substrates of this enzyme are 5-hydroxy-14-naphthoquinone AH2 and O2 whereas its 3 products are 35-dihydroxy-14-naphthoquinone A and H2O.This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases specifically those acting on paired donors with O2 as oxidant and incorporation or reduction of oxygen.