Lignin-degrading enzyme from the hymenomycete Phanerochaete chrysosporium Burds

Journal Article · Fri Aug 12 04:00:00 EDT 1983 · Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1126/science.221.4611.661· OSTI ID:5423731

Tien, M; Kirk, T K

The extracellular fluid of ligninolytic cultures of the wood-decomposing basidiomycete Phanerochaete chrysosporium Burds contains an enzyme that degrades lignin substructure model compounds as well as spruce and birch lignins. It has a molecular size of 42,000 daltons and requires hydrogen peroxide for activity. (Refs. 24).

• Research Organization: Forest Products Lab., US Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service, Madison, WI 53705
• OSTI ID: 5423731
• Journal Information: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States), Journal Name: Science (Washington, D.C.); (United States) Vol. 221:4611; ISSN SCIEA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ENZYMES
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