| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10768151 | Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The bioluminescence system in the “firefly squid,” Watasenia scintillans, is described. The light-emitting components consist of luciferin (coelenterazine disulfate), a membrane-bound luciferase, ATP, Mg2+, and molecular oxygen. A hypothetical scheme is proposed for the light-emitting reaction.
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Authors
Frederick I. Tsuji,