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Lignin peroxidase functionalities and prospective applications.
Ayodeji O Falade1,2, Uchechukwu U Nwodo1,2, Benson C Iweriebor1,2
1SAMRC Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Centre, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa.
Microbiologyopen
|September 9, 2016
Summary
Lignin peroxidase, an enzyme with high redox potential, offers diverse industrial applications. This review highlights its current uses and future potential, particularly in cosmetics as a safer alternative for skin lightening.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Enzyme Technology
Background:
- Ligninolytic extracellular enzymes, such as lignin peroxidase, are gaining attention for their potent redox capabilities and broad industrial applicability.
- Despite their versatility in degrading xenobiotics and phenolic/non-phenolic compounds, research on lignin peroxidase has lagged behind other ligninolytic enzymes like laccase and manganese peroxidase.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a succinct review of the contemporary functionalities of lignin peroxidase.
- To explore prospective applications of lignin peroxidase with futuristic relevance.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of lignin peroxidase research and applications.
- Analysis of lignin peroxidase's enzymatic properties and degradation capabilities.
Main Results:
- Lignin peroxidase demonstrates potential in biorefining (feedstock delignification for ethanol), textile industry (effluent treatment, dye decolourization), and bioremediation (coal depolymerization).
- Emerging applications include cosmetic and dermatological uses, such as treating hyperpigmentation and skin lightening via melanin oxidation.
Conclusions:
- Lignin peroxidase presents significant value across multiple industries due to its degradation versatility.
- Its potential as a safe alternative to hydroquinone in skin-lightening products warrants further investigation for the cosmetics sector.
