Usually means: Enzyme catalyzing oxidation of fatty acids.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (lipoxygenase)

▸ noun:  (biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids

Similar:
lipooxygenase, lipogenase, lipoxidase, lipoperoxidation, lipoprotein lipase, lipoproteinase, lipoamidase, lipase, dioxygenase, lysophospholipase, more...

Opposite:
anti-lipoxygenase, de-lipoxygenase

Types:
12-LOX, 5-LOX, 15-LOX, more...

Phrases:
lipoxygenase pathway, lipoxygenase inhibitors, arachidonate 5 lipoxygenase, more...

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Similar:
lipooxygenase, lipogenase, lipoxidase, lipoperoxidation, lipoprotein lipase, lipoproteinase, lipoamidase, lipase, dioxygenase, lysophospholipase, more...

Opposite:
anti-lipoxygenase, de-lipoxygenase

Types:
12-LOX, 5-LOX, 15-LOX, more...

Phrases:
lipoxygenase pathway, lipoxygenase inhibitors, arachidonate 5 lipoxygenase, more...



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