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Firefly luciferase, an oxygenase found in the common eastern firefly, is responsible for the ability of the firefly to exhibit bioluminescence. The enzyme, like others, is super cool. | Firefly luciferase, an oxygenase found in the common eastern firefly, is responsible for the ability of the firefly to exhibit bioluminescence. The enzyme, like others, is super cool. | ||
== Function == | == Function == | ||
| - | [[Image:Common_Eastern_Firefly.jpg|thumb|left| | + | [[Image:Common_Eastern_Firefly.jpg|thumb|left|The Common Eastern Firefly in a hand emitting a yellow hue, showing bioluminescence]] |
Much to write about. Things move and this will probably end up super detailed for no reason. | Much to write about. Things move and this will probably end up super detailed for no reason. | ||
== Relevance == | == Relevance == | ||
Revision as of 23:58, 24 April 2021
Firefly Luciferase
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References
- ↑ Sundlov, J. A., Fontaine, D. M., Southworth, T. L., Branchini, B. R., Gulick, A. M. (2012). Crystal Structure of Firefly Luciferase in a Second Catalytic Conformation Supports a Domain Alternation Mechanism. Biochemistry 51 (33), 6493-6495. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi300934s
