Term Name: | luciferin monooxygenase activity |
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Synonyms: | luciferase activity, luciferase monooxygenase activity |
Definition: | Catalysis of the generalized reaction: luciferin + O2 = oxidized luciferin + CO2 + light. There may be additional substrates and reactants involved in the reaction. The reaction results in light emission as luciferin returns to the ground state after enzymatic oxidation. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0045289] QuickGO AmiGO |