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Recent advances on the structure and catalytic mechanism of hydrogenase / 生物工程学报
Chinese Journal of Biotechnology ; (12): 348-353, 2005.
Artigo em Chinês | WPRIM | ID: wpr-305271
ABSTRACT
Hydrogenases are enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of hydrogen and the reduction of protons. It plays an important role in the process of biohydrogen production. According to the metal atoms within hydrogenase, it can be classified as NiFe-hydrogenase, Fe-hydrogenase and metal-free hydrogenase. The overwhelming majority of hydrogenases are metalloenzymes. The metal atoms are involved in the forming of active site and [Fe-S] clusters. The active site directly catalyzes the reduction of protons and the oxidation of hydrogen. The [Fe-S] clusters are involved in the transport of electrons between the H2-activating site and the redox partners of hydrogenase. Presently, the crystal structures of NiFe-hydrogenase and Fe-hydrogenase from a few kinds of microorganism have been revealed. The metal-free hydrogenase, characterized by the absence of [Fe-S] cluster and the presence of an iron-containing cofactor, shows a great diversity comparing with those of NiFe-hydrogenases and Fe-hydrogenases. Recent progress have also indicated the mechanisms of activation.
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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Oxirredução / Catálise / Domínio Catalítico / Hidrogenase / Proteínas Ferro-Enxofre / Metabolismo Idioma: Chinês Revista: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology Ano de publicação: 2005 Tipo de documento: Artigo

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Texto completo: DisponíveL Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Ocidental) Assunto principal: Oxirredução / Catálise / Domínio Catalítico / Hidrogenase / Proteínas Ferro-Enxofre / Metabolismo Idioma: Chinês Revista: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology Ano de publicação: 2005 Tipo de documento: Artigo