Laccase - ț̢
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.
Synonyms : Laccase B, Laccase I, Laccase II, Laccase III, Urishiol Oxidase, p-Diphenol Oxidase, Oxidase, Urishiol, Oxidase, p-Diphenol, p Diphenol Oxidase