Structure and function of atypically coordinated enzymatic mononuclear non-heme-Fe(II) centers.
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SUBMITTER: Buongiorno D
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4019311 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Jan
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Structure and function of atypically coordinated enzymatic mononuclear non-heme-Fe(II) centers.
Buongiorno Daniela D Straganz Grit D GD
Coordination chemistry reviews 20130101 2
Mononuclear, non-heme-Fe(II) centers are key structures in O<sub>2</sub> metabolism and catalyze an impressive variety of enzymatic reactions. While most are bound via two histidines and a carboxylate, some show a different organization. A short overview of atypically coordinated O<sub>2</sub> dependent mononuclear-non-heme-Fe(II) centers is presented here Enzymes with 2-His, 3-His, 3-His-carboxylate and 4-His bound Fe(II) centers are discussed with a focus on their reactivity, metal ion promisc ...[more]
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