Concept information
Preferred term
Laccase
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Oxidase, p-Diphenol
- Oxidase, Urishiol
- p Diphenol Oxidase
- p-Diphenol Oxidase
- Urishiol Oxidase
Scope note
- A copper-containing oxidoreductase enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 4-benzenediol to 4-benzosemiquinone. It also has activity towards a variety of O-quinols and P-quinols. It primarily found in FUNGI and is involved in LIGNIN degradation, pigment biosynthesis and detoxification of lignin-derived products.
History note
- 2004; use LACCASE (NM) 1980-2003
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D042845
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