Term Name: ferroxidase activity
Synonyms: caeruloplasmin, ceruloplasmin, Fe(II):oxygen oxidoreductase activity, ferro:O2 oxidoreductase activity, ferroxidase I, ferroxidase, iron II:oxygen oxidoreductase activity, HEPH, hephaestin, iron(II): oxygen oxidoreductase activity, multicopper ferroxidase iron transport mediator activity
Definition: Catalysis of the reaction: 4 Fe2+ + 4 H+ + O2 = 4 Fe3+ + 2 H2O.
Ontology: GO: Molecular Function [GO:0004322]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: oxidoreductase activity, acting on metal ions, oxygen as acceptor