On the Shoulders of Giants—Reaching for Nitrogenase
Only a single enzyme system—nitrogenase—carries out the conversion of atmospheric N<sub>2</sub> into bioavailable ammonium, an essential prerequisite for all organismic life. The reduction of this inert substrate at ambient conditions poses unique catalytic challenges that strain our mec...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/24/7959 |