# luciferin monooxygenase activity

> Catalysis of the generalized reaction: luciferin + O2 = oxidized luciferin + CO2 + light. There may be additional substrates and reactants involved in the reaction. The reaction results in light emission

**Wikidata**: [Q407763](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q407763)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/luciferin-monooxygenase-activity


## References

1. Gene Ontology release 2019-10-07
2. UMLS 2023