Tags: Enzyme.
In enzymology a pyruvate oxidase (CoA-acetylating) (EC 1.2.3.6) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionpyruvate + CoA + O2 acetyl-CoA + CO2 + H2O2The 3 substrates of this enzyme are pyruvate CoA and O2 whereas its 3 products are acetyl-CoA CO2 and H2O2.This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases specifically those acting on the aldehyde or oxo group of donor with oxygen as acceptor.