Recombinant Fire
fly luciferase produced in E. coli has a molecular mass of
approximately 64 KDa.
Description
Luciferases are
enzymes that emit light. A diverse group of organisms use
luciferase-mediated bioluminescence to startle predators or to
attract prey or mates. The luciferase from the North American
fire fly releases green light during the oxidation of its
chemical substrate, luciferin. Recombinant luciferase is
expressed in E. coli.
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