Keyword
Lignin degradation
| Definition | Protein involved in the breakdown of lignin, a polymer of phenylpropanoid subunits found in the walls of plant cells such as xylem and sclerenchyma fibres. It imparts strength to the wall and protects against degradation by microorganisms. |
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| Synonyms |
Lignin breakdown
Lignin catabolic process
Lignin catabolism
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| Category |
› Biological process
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| GO | › lignin catabolic process [ GO:0046274 ]
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