Biotechnological Importance of Laccase and Its Characteristics

Authors

  • M. Jořenek Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc
  • L. Zajoncová Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Palacký University, Olomouc

Keywords:

laccase, biodegradation, textile dyes, immobilization, biotechnology

Abstract

Due to the presence of four Cu atoms in the active site of laccase (an oxidoreductase) it catalyzes oxidation of a wide range of substrates and also reduces oxygen to water. The laccase substrates include, e.g., phenols, ABTS [2,2'-azinobis(3-ethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzothiazole-6-sulfonic acid)] and syringaldazine. Laccase is used in analytical chemistry, in paper and food industry due to its substrate specificity in oxidation. Laccase is able to deco­lourize wastewaters from textile industry. The review summarizes laccase characteristics and its biotechnological applications.

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Published

2013-12-15

How to Cite

Jořenek, M., & Zajoncová, L. (2013). Biotechnological Importance of Laccase and Its Characteristics. Chemické Listy, 107(12), 921–928. Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/584

Issue

Vol. 107 No. 12 (2013)

Section

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