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doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2005.08.215.
Epub 2005 Sep 7.
Role of molecular oxygen in the bioluminescence of the firefly squid, Watasenia scintillans
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Role of molecular oxygen in the bioluminescence of the firefly squid, Watasenia scintillans
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Abstract
The bioluminescence system in the "firefly squid," Watasenia scintillans, is described. The light-emitting components consist of luciferin (coelenterazine disulfate), a membrane-bound luciferase, ATP, Mg2+, and molecular oxygen. A hypothetical scheme is proposed for the light-emitting reaction.
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