kynurenine 3-monooxygenase

kyn·u·ren·ine 3-mon·o·ox·y·gen·ase

an enzyme catalyzing addition of a hydroxyl group to l-kynurenine, with the aid of NADPH and O2, producing 3-hydroxy-l-kynurenine, NADP+, and water; a step in the catabolism of l-tryptophan. Synonym(s): kynurenine 3-hydroxylase