Publisher Summary Carbohydrate oxidases are found in all kingdoms of life but are mostly
found in fungi. Their natural role is not always clear. Usage of molecular oxygen as electron
acceptor is not a logical choice when the enzyme is part of a catabolic pathway. This chapter
provides an overview of the occurrence and properties of carbohydrate oxidases. The
physiological role of the different enzymes is discussed in relation to their origin, and the
catalytic and structural properties are discussed in relation to their family background. It also …