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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) 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>. | |||
== 3D Structures of Luciferase == | == 3D Structures of Luciferase == | ||
