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<StructureSection load='3iep' size='350' side='right' scene='Luciferase/Cv/1' caption='Luciferase (PDB code [[3iep]])'> | <StructureSection load='3iep' size='350' side='right' scene='Luciferase/Cv/1' caption='Luciferase (PDB code [[3iep]])'> | ||
== Function == | |||
[[Luciferase]] (Luc) is an oxidative enzyme used in bioluminescence. It catalyzes the oxidation of the pigment luciferin producing oxyluciferin and light. See detailed analysis in<br /> | [[Luciferase]] (Luc) or '''luciferin monooxygenase''' (Lucmo)is an oxidative enzyme used in bioluminescence. It catalyzes the oxidation of the pigment luciferin producing oxyluciferin and light<ref>PMID:2030669</ref>. See detailed analysis in<br /> | ||
* [[Luciola cruciata luciferase]]<br /> | * [[Luciola cruciata luciferase]]<br /> | ||
* [[Luciferase FMN complex- Vibrio harveyi]]<br /> | * [[Luciferase FMN complex- Vibrio harveyi]]<br /> | ||
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See [[Colored & Bioluminescent Protein]]. | See [[Colored & Bioluminescent Protein]]. | ||
== Relevance == | |||
Luc is used in biological research to assess gene transfection into cells where the Luc gene is added to the transfected gene and the light emission by Luc measured for indication of the transfection success<ref>PMID:3072883</ref>. '''NanoLuc luciferase''' is a small mutated luciferase from shrimp with enhanced stability and a significant increase in luminescence <ref>PMID:27045664</ref>. | |||
== 3D Structures of Luciferase == | == 3D Structures of Luciferase == | ||
[[Luciferase 3D structures]] | |||
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==Additional information== | ==Additional information== | ||
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Several organisms are bioluminescent, meaning that they produce light. Luciferase is one of the enzymes that catalyzes light emitting reactions in organisms. | Several organisms are bioluminescent, meaning that they produce light. Luciferase is one of the enzymes that catalyzes light emitting reactions in organisms. | ||
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* For additional information, see: [[Colored & Bioluminescent Proteins]] | * For additional information, see: [[Colored & Bioluminescent Proteins]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} |