Cholesterol oxidases (3beta-hydroxysterol oxidases; EC 1.1.3.6), serve as catalysts for the initial step in the degradation of cholesterol, and probably other natural sterols, that are used as carbon sources for growth of different bacteria. Because of their suitability for attacking cholesterol they have been widely used for the quantification of cholesterol in clinical and food specimens. Cholesterol oxidase has also found application as a probe for membrane structure, as an insecticide, and has been implicated in bacterial pathogenesis. Recently, we have found that a Streptomyces cholesterol oxidase is required for the biosynthesis of the antifungal polyene pimaricin, apparently acting as an antifungal sensor. Here we describe our current understanding of these fascinating enzymes.
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