Lignin-modifying enzyme

This is a broad term encompassing many different types of enzymes which catalyze the breakdown of Lignin which is commonly found in the cell walls of plants. Some notable ligninases include Lignin peroxidase, Manganese peroxidase and some forms of Laccase. Ligninases have been known to be produces by many species of Fungi including: Phanerochaete chrysosporium, Pleurotus ostreatus, and Pleurotus eryngii including some species of filamentous bacteria such as Streptomyces viridosporus T7A, Streptomyces lavendulae REN-7 and Clostridium stercorarium.