Table 2. Biological functions of ligninolytic enzymes.



Enzyme

Applications

References

Laccase

Spore resistance
Rhizomorph formation
Pathogenesis
Fruit bodies formation
Pigments synthesis
Lignin degradation

Mayer and Staples, 2002; Claus, 2004; Minussi et al. 2007

Lignin Peroxidase

Biodegradation of lignin
Defense of fungi against pathogens

Score et al. 1997; Piontek et al. 2001; Trejo-Hernandez et al. 2001

Manganese Peroxidase

Degradation of lignin
Interespecific fungal interactions

Score et al. 1997; Trejo-Hernandez et al. 2001

 


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