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In enzymology a tryptophan 2′-dioxygenase (EC 1.13.99.3) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reactionL-tryptophan + O2 (indol-3-yl)glycolaldehyde + CO2 + NH3Thus the two substrates of this enzyme are L-tryptophan and O2 whereas its 3 products are (indol-3-yl)glycolaldehyde CO2 and NH3.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).