Chapter 6. The Enzyme Nitrogenase
Published Online: 19 MAR 2003
DOI: 10.1002/0471265330.ch6
Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Book Title
Bioinorganic Chemistry: A Short Course
Additional Information
How to Cite
Roat-Malone, R. M. (2003) The Enzyme Nitrogenase, in Bioinorganic Chemistry: A Short Course, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471265330.ch6
Publication History
- Published Online: 19 MAR 2003
- Published Print: 20 SEP 2002
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471159766
Online ISBN: 9780471265337
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- enzyme;
- nitrogenase;
- mechanistic studies;
- iron-sulfur clusters;
- Fe-protein structure;
- MoFe-protein structure;
- nitrogenase model compounds
Summary
The complex enzyme nitrogenase is the only natural substance now known that reduces the “inert” molecule dinitrogen (N2) to ammonia under mild conditions (290 K and 0.8 atm). We begin with a detailed discussion of important nitrogenase features. Next, we illustrate biological, industrial, and laboratory methods for NH3 production. Molybdenum-containing enzymes are discussed in detail.