Structural highlights
3u7q is a 4 chain structure with sequence from Azotobacter vinelandii. Full crystallographic information is available from OCA. For a guided tour on the structure components use FirstGlance.
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| Ligands: | , , , , , , |
| Related: | 1m1n, 1min |
| Activity: | Nitrogenase, with EC number 1.18.6.1 |
| Resources: | FirstGlance, OCA, PDBe, RCSB, PDBsum, ProSAT |
Function
[NIFD_AZOVI] This molybdenum-iron protein is part of the nitrogenase complex that catalyzes the key enzymatic reactions in nitrogen fixation. [NIFK_AZOVI] This molybdenum-iron protein is part of the nitrogenase complex that catalyzes the key enzymatic reactions in nitrogen fixation.
Publication Abstract from PubMed
The identity of the interstitial light atom in the center of the FeMo cofactor of nitrogenase has been enigmatic since its discovery. Atomic-resolution x-ray diffraction data and an electron spin echo envelope modulation (ESEEM) analysis now provide direct evidence that the ligand is a carbon species.
Evidence for interstitial carbon in nitrogenase FeMo cofactor.,Spatzal T, Aksoyoglu M, Zhang L, Andrade SL, Schleicher E, Weber S, Rees DC, Einsle O Science. 2011 Nov 18;334(6058):940. PMID:22096190[1]
From MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
References
- ↑ Spatzal T, Aksoyoglu M, Zhang L, Andrade SL, Schleicher E, Weber S, Rees DC, Einsle O. Evidence for interstitial carbon in nitrogenase FeMo cofactor. Science. 2011 Nov 18;334(6058):940. PMID:22096190 doi:10.1126/science.1214025
