ISSN:
0009-2940
Keywords:
Ribonucleotide reductase
;
Tyrosyl radical
;
Adenosyl radical
;
Glycyl radical
;
Iron-sulfur cluster
;
Cobalamin
;
(S)-Adenosyl methionine
;
Chemistry
;
Inorganic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The activation of the three classes of ribonucleotide reductases as free radical enzymes is reviewed. Class I uses O2 and a diferric μ-oxo center to generate a stable tyrosyl protein radical. Class II operates with adensoyl cobalamin as the precursor of a putative transient thiyl protein glycyl radical by the concerted forms an O2-sensitive protein glycyl radical by the concerted action of an iron-sulfur cluster and (S)-adensoyl methionine.
Additional Material:
1 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cber.19971300303