A dinuclear copper(<scp>ii</scp>) complex with photoswitchable catechol oxidation activity
Michela Marcon, Stefano Crespi, Andreas Pielmeier, Burkhard König
Abstract
Photoswitching of a catechol oxidase mimic: irradiation brings the Cu 2+ centres closer together, enhancing catalytic activity.
Topics & Concepts
CatecholCopperCatalysisChemistryCatechol oxidaseOxidase testCombinatorial chemistryStereochemistryEnzymeOrganic chemistryPolyphenol oxidasePeroxidasePhotochromic and Fluorescence ChemistryPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine ChemistryPhotoreceptor and optogenetics research