What triggers the coupling of proton transfer and electron transfer at the active site of nitrogenase?
Ian Dance
Abstract
upon electron addition. H tunneling is probable in this step. In nitrogenase it is electron transfer that triggers proton transfer.
Topics & Concepts
NitrogenaseElectron transferProton-coupled electron transferCoupling (piping)ProtonActive siteChemistryPhotochemistryChemical physicsMaterials sciencePhysicsCatalysisNitrogen fixationBiochemistryNuclear physicsNitrogenOrganic chemistryMetallurgyMetalloenzymes and iron-sulfur proteinsHydrogen Storage and MaterialsCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts