Gene ontology ID
GO:0045289
Definition
Catalysis of the generalized reaction: luciferin + O2 = oxidized luciferin + CO2 + light. There may be additional substrates and reactants involved in the reaction. The reaction results in light emission as luciferin returns to the ground state after enzymatic oxidation
Synonyms
1. luciferase activity
2. luciferase monooxygenase activity
References
1. GOC: bf
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