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On internal electron transfer in xanthine oxidase.

J R Fischer, J K Hurst

    Bioinorganic Chemistry
    |August 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Intramolecular electron transfer in xanthine oxidase (EC 1.2.3.2) occurs without significant protein conformational changes. This suggests electron transfer happens between weakly interacting redox sites within a rigid protein structure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Enzymology
    • Protein Dynamics

    Background:

    • Xanthine oxidase (EC 1.2.3.2) is a key enzyme involved in purine metabolism.
    • Understanding intramolecular electron transfer is crucial for elucidating enzyme mechanisms.
    • The role of protein structure in facilitating electron transfer is an active area of research.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the structural basis of intramolecular electron transfer in xanthine oxidase.
    • To determine if significant protein conformational changes accompany electron transfer.
    • To characterize the nature of redox site interactions within the enzyme.

    Main Methods:

    • Temperature-jump perturbation spectroscopy.
    • Optical spectroscopy.
    • Reductive titration of xanthine oxidase.

    Main Results:

    • Redox equilibria of xanthine oxidase were found to be temperature-insensitive.
    • No evidence for absorption phenomena indicative of optical electron transfer was observed during reductive titration.
    • The findings indicate that electron transfer is not associated with extensive macromolecular conformational changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Intramolecular electron transfer in xanthine oxidase occurs between weakly interacting redox sites.
    • The protein matrix of xanthine oxidase is largely rigid during electron transfer.
    • These results provide insights into the structural underpinnings of electron transfer in metalloenzymes.

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