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Sulfite oxidase is a crucial enzyme that is responsible for oxidizing harmful sulfites to sulfates. The enzyme is found in the mitochondria of the cell and mostly can be found in hearts, kidneys and livers. Very little can be seen in the brain, skeletal muscle, blood and spleen. | Sulfite oxidase is a crucial enzyme that is responsible for oxidizing harmful sulfites to sulfates. The enzyme is found in the mitochondria of the cell and mostly can be found in hearts, kidneys and livers. Very little can be seen in the brain, skeletal muscle, blood and spleen. | ||
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Point mutations in sulfite oxidase and defects in the molybdenum cofactor synthesis can ultimately lead to sulfite oxidase deficiency. The disorder causes neurological disorders, mental retardation, physical deformities, deterioration of the brain, and ultimately death. | Point mutations in sulfite oxidase and defects in the molybdenum cofactor synthesis can ultimately lead to sulfite oxidase deficiency. The disorder causes neurological disorders, mental retardation, physical deformities, deterioration of the brain, and ultimately death. | ||
