Abstract
Catechol intradiol dioxygenation is a unique reaction catalyzed by iron-dependent enzymes and non-heme iron (III) complexes. The mechanism by which these systems activate dioxygen in this important metabolic process remains controversial. Using a combination of kinetic measurements and computational modelling of multiple iron (III) catecholato complexes, we have elucidated the catechol cleavage mechanism and show that oxygen binds the iron center by partial dissociation of the substrate from the iron
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15686–15691 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Chemistry: A European Journal |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 48 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 Nov 2014 |