Khoronenkova SV, Tishkov VI. D-amino acid oxidase: physiological role and applications.
BIOCHEMISTRY (MOSCOW) 2009;
73:1511-8. [PMID:
19216715 DOI:
10.1134/s0006297908130105]
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Abstract
D-Amino acids play a key role in regulation of many processes in living cells. FAD-dependent D-amino acid oxidase (DAAO) is one of the most important enzymes responsible for maintenance proper level of D-amino acids. The most interesting and important data for regulation of the nervous system, hormone secretion, and other processes by D-amino acids as well as development of different diseases under changed DAAO activity are presented. The mechanism of regulation is complex and multi-parametric because the same enzyme simultaneously influences the level of different D-amino acids, which can result in opposing effects. Use of DAAO for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes is also considered.
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