ESRF Scientific Highlights 2019: Electronic Structure of Oxyhemoglobin and its Model Complex Determined

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The electronic structure of the heme oxy-iron centre in oxyhemoglobin and oxymyoglobin has been the subject of debate for decades. This study uses X-ray spectroscopy to settle this longstanding issue in bioinorganic chemistry  and provides insight into the heme iron-oxygen binding, particularly the difference between oxyhemoglobin and its most studied model compound.

Period1 Feb 2020

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  • TitleElectronic Structure of Oxyhemoglobin and its Model Complex Determined
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletESRF Highlights 2019
    Media typePrint
    Duration/Length/Sizeyearly report
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    Date1/02/20
    DescriptionThe electronic structure of the heme oxy-iron centre in oxyhemoglobin and oxymyoglobin has been the subject of
    debate for decades. This study uses X-ray spectroscopy to settle this longstanding issue in bioinorganic chemistry and provides insight into the heme iron-oxygen binding, particularly the difference between oxyhemoglobin and its most studied model compound.
    Producer/AuthorESRF
    URLhttps://www.esrf.eu/files/live/sites/www/files/UsersAndScience/Publications/Highlights/2019/HIGHLIGHTS2019.pdf
    PersonsMichael Baker
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