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Laccase

Medical Definition: 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.
Also Called: Laccase II,Laccase B,Laccase I,Laccase III
CAS Number: EC 1.10.3.2
Previously Indexed: Oxidoreductases (1980-2003)

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