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Metalloenzymes in Denitrification Applications and Environmental Impacts

By Jose Moura , S Fushinobu , C David Garner , Isabel Moura , José J G Moura , Sofia R Pauleta , Luisa B Maia , Anthony Wedd , Yoshitsugu Shiro , Kim Heylen , Somdatta Ghosh Dey , Zhiguo Yuan , Jeff Cole , Francesca Cutruzzola , Masaki Nojiri , Sofia Pauleta , Sabyasachi Sarkar , Neal Mankad , Oliver Einsle , Stephen Spiro

Book information

Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry
Year
2016
ISBN
1782623345, 978-1-78262-334-2, 978-1-78262-376-2, 978-1-78262-926-9
DOI
10.1039/9781782623762
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
24 MB (25518616 bytes)
Series
Metallobiology
Edition
Gld
Pages
468\467
Time added
2016-12-28 23:29:12

Description

The reduction of nitrate to nitrogen by metalloenzymes is a vital step in the nitrogen cycle. The importance of this pathway has inspired efforts to understand in greater depth the mechanisms involved. This book presents and discusses the latest information on multiple aspects of denitrification. Written by recognized specialists in the field, this book describes the bioinorganic aspects and the key enzymes involved in denitrification, including their structure, function and mechanisms. Active site modelling, novel methodologies for monitoring denitrification in vivo and biotechnological methods for water treatment are discussed. The book also focusses on the environmental implications of denitrification, such nitrate accumulation and the release of nitrous oxide into the atmosphere from excessive fertiliser use. An important topic in many biological, environmental and agricultural contexts, this book will aid teaching and help bioinorganic chemists and biotechnologists gain an up-to-date picture of the science behind the denitrification process.

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