Term Name: | arachidonate 12(S)-lipoxygenase activity |
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Synonyms: | 12-lipoxygenase activity, 12Delta-lipoxygenase activity, 12S-lipoxygenase activity, arachidonate:oxygen 12-oxidoreductase activity, C-12 lipoxygenase activity, delta12-lipoxygenase activity, leukotriene A4 synthase, LTA4 synthase activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the reaction: arachidonate + O2 = (5Z,8Z,10E,12S,14Z)-12-hydroperoxyicosa-5,8,10,14-tetraenoate. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004052] QuickGO AmiGO |