Definition: A copper-containing oxidoreductase enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of 4-benzenediol to 4-benzosemiquinone. It also has activity towards a variety of O-quinols and P-quinols. It primarily found in FUNGI and is involved in LIGNIN degradation, pigment biosynthesis and detoxification of lignin-derived products.
Other names p Diphenol Oxidase; Oxidase, p-Diphenol; Oxidase, Urishiol; p-Diphenol Oxidase; Urishiol Oxidase; Laccase III; Laccase II; Laccase I; Laccase B
