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Luciferase is an enzyme that catalyzes a light-producing biochemical reaction when it is in the presence of oxygen, ATP, magnesium, and a naturally occurring substrate called luciferin. Because of the light …

Luciferin, in biochemistry, any of several organic compounds whose oxidation in the presence of the enzyme luciferase produces light. Luciferins vary in chemical structure; the luciferin of luminescent …

The meaning of LUCIFERIN is any of various organic substances in luminescent organisms (such as fireflies) that upon oxidation produce a virtually heatless light. Did you know?

May 5, 2023 · Organisms that glow are perhaps eerie. Vadim Viviani ponders on the luciferin–luciferase systems responsible for their intriguing bioluminescence.

Luciferin? Why such a hellish name? The name of this group of incredible glow-inducing compounds, found in many different bioluminescent organisms, comes from the Latin lucifer meaning ‘light …

Jan 13, 2012 · Luciferin is defined as a water-soluble, non-toxic compound that serves as a substrate for the Firefly luciferase enzyme in bioluminescence reactions, allowing light emission when oxidized in …