KMO

Kynurenine-3-monooxygenase

Kynurenine-3-monooxygenase (KMO) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in the kynurenine pathway. It catalyzes the hydroxylation of kynurenine to 3-hydroxykynurenine, using molecular oxygen and NADPH as cofactors. This enzyme is mainly expressed in the liver and brain. In the brain, the kynurenine pathway is involved in the regulation of neurotransmitter levels and immune responses. Dysregulation of Kynurenine-3-monooxygenase activity has been implicated in various neurological and psychiatric disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and depression[1][2][3].

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