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In enzymology a progesterone 11alpha-monooxygenase (EC 1.14.99.14) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionprogesterone + AH2 + O2 11alpha-hydroxyprogesterone + A + H2OThe 3 substrates of this enzyme are progesterone AH2 and O2 whereas its 3 products are 11alpha-hydroxyprogesterone 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.