ISSN:
0392-6737
Keywords:
Mössbauer effect
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other γ-ray spectroscopy
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Other topics in biophysics and medical physics
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Conference proceedings
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Summary This paper describes a preliminary investigation of the mechanisms of Fe(II) oxidation and storage of Fe(III) in the bacterioferritin ofEscherichia coli (EcBFR). Using Mössbauer spectroscopy to examine the initial oxidation of iron by EcBFR we have confirmed that this ferritin exhibits «ferroxidase» activity and have shown that dimeric and monomeric iron species are produced as intermediates. We compare the characteristics of ferroxidase activity in EcBFR with those of human H-chain ferritin (HuHF) and discuss the different Mössbauer parameters of their dimeric iron with reference to the structures of their di-metal sites. In addition, we present preliminary findings suggesting that after an initial «burst», the rate of oxidation is greatly reduced, possibly due to blockage of the ferroxidase centre by bound iron. A new component, not found in HuHF and probably representing a small cluster of Fe(III) atoms, is reported.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02458916
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