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Cytochrome Oxidase

Cytochrome oxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of electrons from cytochrome c to molecular oxygen. It is the terminal component of the electron transport chain, responsible for the production of energy in the form of ATP. Cytochrome oxidase is essential for the efficient functioning of cells, and its ac…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 8 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 67× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Cytochrome oxidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of electrons from cytochrome c to molecular oxygen. It is the terminal component of the electron transport chain, responsible for the production of energy in the form of ATP. Cytochrome oxidase is essential for the efficient functioning of cells, and its activity in the mitochondria is crucial for aerobic metabolism. In addition, its expression has been linked to several diseases, making it a possible target for therapeutic intervention. Cytochrome oxidase is thus an important enzyme for cellular metabolism and a potential target for the development of novel treatments for conditions that affect human health.

Research published in this journal

8 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 8 articles above have been cited 67 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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