 The laccase mediated radical mechanism creates secondary reactions of FA-dervived radicals that result in breaking of covalent linkages in AX and weakening of the AX gel.The ability of laccases to degrade various aromatic polymers has led to research into their potential for bioremediation and other industrial applications.Studies utilizing both fungal and bacterial laccases have determined that these enzymes are capable of degrading and detoxifying various synthetic compounds, including azo dyes, bisphenol A and pharmaceuticals.