Metals in Biology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry and Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2022) | Viewed by 41429
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo sampling; photosynthesis; XFEL; metalloenzymes; SARS-CoV-2
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The function of metals in Biology is essential for the functionality of about one-third of the enzymes known so far. The role of the metal ions varies from allosteric effects to creating micro-engines that drive a wide range of chemical reactions inside the different biological processes, from hypoxia sensation to dimolecular oxygen formation.
Metal ions are essential cofactors for one-third of the known enzymes. They are often involved in electron transfer reactions, i.e., Photosystem I, Photosystem II, Complex I, Dehydrogenase, Nitrorogenase, Superoxide Dismutase, etc. This Special Issue aims to collect the latest experimental and theoretical results from the experts who are studying biological systems that involve metal cofactors. We aim to provide insight into the methods and mechanisms used to facilitate the chemical reactions by different metalloproteins.
Dr. Muhamed Amin
Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- metalloenzymes
- Iron sulfur cluster
- Mn cluster
- Photosystem I
- Photosystem II