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The nitrite anion binds to human hemoglobin via the uncommon O-nitrito mode

Authors :
Jun Yi
Safo, Martin K.
Richter-Addo, George B.
Source :
Biochemistry. August 12, 2008, Vol. 47 Issue 32, 8247-8249
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the crystal structure of the ferric Hb-nitrite (Hb(ONO)) complex. The results provided insights into the uncommon O-nitrito binding mode adopted by the nitrite ligand and the physiological interaction between the nitrite anion and Hb.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00062960
Volume :
47
Issue :
32
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.183745915