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GOX in fungus functioned as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal reagent by producing the hydrogen peroxide. It could also assist in plant infection, lignin degradation and lowering pH of the environment. The hydrogen peroxide produced allows the fungus competing with other types of bacteria or fungi, especially those which could not produce hydrogen peroxide. The fungus with GOX will be protected by the ```catalase``` in its cell, which could break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen “peacefully” without hurting the cell. The existence of hydrogen peroxide in the concentration of ```micromolar``` level with the presence of GOX could inhibit the growth of cells <ref>PMID: 18330562</ref>.