Although multiple isozymes of lipoxygenase have been identified in many plant species, the physiological role of any specific plant lipoxygenase isozyme has yet to be established. Probably, individual lipoxygenase isozymes within a plant may have distinct physiological roles. In a number of plants, lipoxygenase has been reported to be induced temporarily during the early stages of seedling growth. Cotyledon lipoxygenase starts to accumulate rapidly from three days after germination, peaking at four to six days.
Polyclonal antibodies are available.
Basic local alignment search tool. Tissue specific heterogeneity of lipoxygenase in cucumber seedlings. Developmental changes in lipoxygenase activity in cotyledons of cucumber seedlings. Lipids. in press.