Hydrogenase from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans (IMAGE)

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

Hydrogenase from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans

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Structure of the hydrogenase from Desulfovibrio desulfuricans: In its active center, an iron-sulfur cluster catalyzes the oxidation of hydrogen to protons as well as the reduction of protons to hydrogen. Additional iron-sulfur clusters enable the electron transfer to the surrounding polymer.

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Dr. James Birrell / MPI CEC

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