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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Oliver Einsle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/24/7959