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