The binding of reducible N<sub>2</sub> in the reaction domain of nitrogenase
Ian Dance
Abstract
Promotional N 2 (for the HD reaction of nitrogenase) binding at the exo -Fe2 position of FeMo-co allows reducible N 2 (forming NH 3 ) to diffuse in and bind exergonically at the endo coordination position of Fe2 or Fe6 in the central reaction domain.
Topics & Concepts
CrystallographyNitrogenaseChemistryBinding siteBinding energyAtom (system on chip)Domain (mathematical analysis)Binding domainActive siteCatalysisExothermic reactionStereochemistryPhysicsAtomic physicsNitrogenBiochemistryMathematical analysisOrganic chemistryMathematicsNitrogen fixationComputer scienceEmbedded systemMetalloenzymes and iron-sulfur proteinsHydrogen Storage and MaterialsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction