Reaction Details
Reaction: Thumb
nitrite[out] + a reduced cytochrome c551[out] + 2 H+[out] → nitric oxide[out] + an oxidized cytochrome c551[out] + H2O[out]
Enzymes: Not Available
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PseudoCyc Reaction ID:RXN-15838
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