Enzymes that oxidize certain LUMINESCENT AGENTS to emit light (PHYSICAL LUMINESCENCE). The luciferases from different organisms have evolved differently so have different structures and substrates.
Synonyms: Luciferases, Luciferase, EC 1.13.12.-
Instance information
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2005; see LUCIFERASE 1963-2004 ,general; prefer specifics; note species specific luciferases in SCR ,2005(1963)
identifier
D008156