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.

Purity: ≥ 95% by SDS-PAGE.

M.W.: 64 kDa

Ref: Conti, E., et al. 1996. Structure 4, 287-298