Sulfite oxidase (EC 1.8.3.1 ) is an enzyme in the mitochondria of all eukaryotes , with exception of the yeasts.[citation needed ] It oxidizes sulfite to sulfate and, via cytochrome c , transfers the electrons produced to the electron transport chain , allowing generation of ATP in oxidative phosphorylation .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] This is the last step in the metabolism of sulfur -containing compounds and the sulfate is excreted.
Sulfite oxidase is a metallo-enzyme that utilizes a molybdopterin cofactor and a heme group (in the case of animals). It is one of the cytochromes b 5 and belongs to the enzyme super-family of molybdenum oxotransferases that also includes DMSO reductase , xanthine oxidase , and nitrite reductase .
In mammals, the expression levels of sulfite oxidase is high in the liver, kidney, and heart, and very low in spleen, brain, skeletal muscle, and blood.
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