Evidence for interstitial carbon in nitrogenase FeMo cofactor.

ABSTRACT: The identity of the interstitial light atom in the center of the FeMo cofactor of nitrogenase has been enigmatic since its discovery. Atomic-resolution x-ray diffraction data and an electron spin echo envelope modulation (ESEEM) analysis now provide direct evidence that the ligand is a carbon species.

SUBMITTER: Spatzal T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3268367 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature