Cinzia Pezzella

TL;DR: In this review, the most recent studies on laccase structural features and catalytic mechanisms along with analyses of their expression are reported and examined with the aim of contributing to the discussion on their structure–function relationships.

TL;DR: Most of the published results on fungal laccase induction, as well as analyses of both the sequences and putative functions of laccases gene promoters are reviewed, suggesting the existence of a complex picture of lAccase regulation phenomena acting through a variety of cis acting elements.

TL;DR: The recently described lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases have attracted the highest attention among copper oxidoreductases, since they are capable of oxidatively breaking down crystalline cellulose, the disintegration of which is still a major bottleneck in lignocellulose biorefineries, along with lignin degradation.

TL;DR: A survey of ancient and cutting-edge uses of laccase in different industrial sectors is offered in this review with the aim both to underline their potential and to provide inspiration for new ones.

TL;DR: This review surveys researches on heterologous laccase expression focusing on the pivotal role played by recombinant systems towards the development of robust tools for greening modern industry.