Chinese Bulletin of Botany ›› 2003, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (04): 469-475.

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The Properties, Functions, Catalytic Mechanism and Applicability of Laccase

WANG Guo-Dong CHEN Xiao-Ya   

  1. (Institute of Plant Physiology and Ecology, Shanghai Institutes for Life Sciences, CAS, Shanghai 200032)
  • Received:2003-03-08 Revised:2003-06-09 Online:2003-08-20 Published:2003-08-20
  • Contact: CHEN Xiao-Ya

Abstract: Laccase belongs to the family of multicopper oxidases. In this review, the molecular structure, substrate specificity, catalytic mechanism and other physicochemical parameters of laccase are summarized. The role of laccase in plant cell wall formation and pathogen virulence are discussed. For applications, we pay special attention to the potential of laccase in bioremediation.