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. 1983 Aug 12;221(4611):661-3.
doi: 10.1126/science.221.4611.661.

Lignin-Degrading Enzyme from the Hymenomycete Phanerochaete chrysosporium Burds

M Tien, T K Kirk

Lignin-Degrading Enzyme from the Hymenomycete Phanerochaete chrysosporium Burds

M Tien et al. Science. .

Abstract

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.

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