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LUCIFERASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2010-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
CONT

A trivial name for a variety of monooxygenases that catalyze a reaction producing bioluminescence in certain marine crustaceans, fish, bacteria, and insects. The enzyme is a flavo-compound that emits energy in the form of light. The color of light emitted varies with the organism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

Enzyme ou complexe enzymatique catalysant une réaction au cours de laquelle est émis un photon.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Biotecnología
DEF

Enzima que cataliza la utilización de la luciferina en los procesos bioluminiscentes.

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