Mechanism of Action of Formate Dehydrogenases.

ABSTRACT: The molybdenum- and tungsten-containing formate dehydrogenases from a variety of microorganisms catalyze the reversible interconversion of formate and CO₂; several, in fact, function as CO₂ reductases in the reverse direction under physiological conditions. CO₂ reduction catalyzed by these enzymes occurs under mild temperature and pressure rather than the elevated conditions required for current industrial processes. Given the contemporary importance of remediation of atmospheric CO₂ to address global warming, there has been considerable interest in the application of these enzymes in bioreactors. Equally important, understanding the detailed means by which these biological catalysts convert CO₂ to formate, a useful and easily transpor

SUBMITTER: Niks D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503769 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature