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    • Biochemistry and Microbiology
    • Biogeochemical Cycles
    • Enzyme Mechanisms

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    • Prokaryotes utilize enzymes with nickel, iron, and sulfur cofactors.
    • These enzymes are critical for catalyzing reactions in global carbon and hydrogen cycles.
    • Three key enzymes ([NiFe] hydrogenases, Ni,Fe-containing carbon monoxide dehydrogenases, and acetyl-CoA synthases) share an ancient origin.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the properties of three related nickel-iron-sulfur enzymes.
    • To highlight the parallels and differences in their active site compositions and functions.
    • To underscore the central role of nickel and sulfur-iron linkages in enzyme catalysis.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of enzyme structures and functions.
    • Literature review of biochemical and catalytic properties.
    • Exploration of evolutionary origins, possibly from abiotic processes.

    Main Results:

    • Nickel plays a central role in substrate binding and activation across all three enzymes.
    • Sulfur acts as a linker between nickel and iron ions.
    • Iron ions are indispensable for function but their catalytic support role requires further understanding.

    Conclusions:

    • The three enzymes ([NiFe] hydrogenases, Ni,Fe-containing carbon monoxide dehydrogenases, and acetyl-CoA synthases) exhibit conserved nickel-iron-sulfur active site motifs.
    • Their shared ancient origin suggests fundamental roles in early life and biogeochemical cycling.
    • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the catalytic mechanisms involving iron in these vital enzymes.