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GO: Molecular Function

luciferin monooxygenase activity

Term ID
GO:0045289
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.
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