1. Noun. (enzyme) Any of various enzymes that break down lignin ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Ligninase
1. A haemoprotein from phanerochaete chrysosporium with a variety of lignin-degrading reactions, all dependent on hydrogen peroxide; incorporates molecular oxygen into the products
Registry number: EC 1.14.99.-
(26 Jun 1999)
