MeSH definition : Enzymes that oxidize certain LUMINESCENT AGENTS to emit light (PHYSICAL LUMINESCENCE).
The luciferases from different organisms have evolved differently so have different
structures and substrates.;
MeSH synonym : luciferase;
Registry Number MeSH : EC 1.13.12.-;
MeSH annotation : general; prefer specifics; note species specific luciferases in SCR;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luciferase;
Enzymes that oxidize certain LUMINESCENT AGENTS to emit light (PHYSICAL LUMINESCENCE).
The luciferases from different organisms have evolved differently so have different
structures and substrates.