The mechanism of biooxidation of mercury

The mechanism of biooxidation of mercury

The mechanism of oxidation of mercury by peroxidase is reported. The reaction is first order both in mercury and in peroxidase Compound I, and involves a one‐step two‐electron oxidation. The enzyme acts as a recycling chemical oxidant.

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of applied toxicology 1986-02, Vol.6 (1), p.73-74
Hauptverfasser: Wigfield, Donald C., Tse, Season
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Hydrogen Peroxide
Kinetics
Mercury
Mercury oxidation
Oxidation-Reduction
peroxidase
Peroxidases
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Zusammenfassung:The mechanism of oxidation of mercury by peroxidase is reported. The reaction is first order both in mercury and in peroxidase Compound I, and involves a one‐step two‐electron oxidation. The enzyme acts as a recycling chemical oxidant.
ISSN:0260-437X
1099-1263
DOI:10.1002/jat.2550060115