Oplophorus-luciferin 2-monooxygenase

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In enzymology, an Oplophorus-luciferin 2-monooxygenase (EC 1.13.12.13) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction

Oplophorus luciferin + O₂ $\rightleftharpoons$ oxidized Oplophorus luciferin + CO₂ + hnu

Thus, the two substrates of this enzyme are Oplophorus luciferin and O₂, whereas its 3 products are oxidized Oplophorus luciferin, CO₂, and hn.

This enzyme belongs to the family of oxidoreductases, specifically those acting on single donors with O₂ as oxidant and incorporation of two atoms of oxygen into the substrate (oxygenases). The oxygen incorporated need not be derived from O with incorporation of one atom of oxygen (internal monooxygenases o internal mixed-function oxidases). The systematic name of this enzyme class is Oplophorus-luciferin:oxygen 2-oxidoreductase (decarboxylating). This enzyme is also called Oplophorus luciferase.

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