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  • Biochemistry
  • Enzymology
  • Protein Chemistry

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  • Cytochrome P460s are heme enzymes catalyzing hydroxylamine oxidation to nitrous oxide.
  • These enzymes possess unique heme P460 cofactors cross-linked to polypeptides via modified lysine residues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the maturation process of cytochrome P460 proenzyme.
  • To elucidate the role of protein structure in cofactor maturation and enzyme activity.

Main Methods:

  • Anaerobic overexpression of wild-type *N. europaea* cytochrome P460 in *E. coli* to isolate a cross-link-deficient proenzyme.
  • Peroxide treatment to induce proenzyme maturation.
  • Spectroscopic analysis to characterize enzyme intermediates and properties.

Main Results:

  • The isolated proenzyme matures to an active form upon peroxide treatment, mirroring wild-type enzyme properties.
  • Maturation is an intrinsic protein property, independent of chaperones.
  • Secondary coordination sphere interactions are critical for selective and complete maturation.
  • Spectroscopic data suggest a ferryl species intermediate during maturation.

Conclusions:

  • Cytochrome P460 maturation is an intrinsic, peroxide-dependent process requiring specific protein structural elements.
  • The findings extend to the broader cytochrome c'β superfamily, highlighting conserved maturation mechanisms.
  • Understanding these mechanisms provides insights into heme enzyme biogenesis and function.