title: Lignin-Degrading Enzyme from the Hymenomycete Phanerochaete chrysosporium Burds.
abstract: The extracellular fluid of ligninolytic cultures of the wood-decomposing basidiomycete Phanerochaete chrysosporium Burds. contains an enzyme that degrades lignin substructure model compounds as well as spruce and birch lignins. It has a molecular size of 42,000 daltons and requires hydrogen peroxide for activity.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tien
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Kirk