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Superoxide reductase from Desulfoarculus baarsii: reaction mechanism and role of glutamate 47 and lysine 48 in catalysis

Authors :
Lombard, Murielle
Houee-Levin, Chantal
Touati, Daniele
Fontecave, Marc
Niviere, Vincent
Source :
Biochemistry. April 24, 2001, Vol. 40 Issue 16, p5032, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The Lys-48 residue of superoxide reductase from Desulfoarculus baarsii is essential for guiding and binding superoxide to the enzyme's iron center. This residue is one of the closest charged residues to the sixth iron coordination site.

Details

ISSN :
00062960
Volume :
40
Issue :
16
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.75825114