Multicopper oxidases: intramolecular electron transfer and O2 reduction
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The multicopper oxidases are an intriguing, widespread family of enzymes that catalyze the reduction of O2 to water by a variety of single-electron and multiple-electron reducing agents. The structure and properties of the copper binding sites responsible for the latter chemical transformations have been studied for over 40 years and a detailed picture is emerging. This review focuses particularly on the kinetics of internal electron transfer between the type 1 (blue) copper site and the trinuclear center, as well as on the nature of the intermediates formed in the oxygen reduction process.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4-5 |
Pages (from-to) | 541-54 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISSN | 0949-8257 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2014 |
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