Open AccessChromatium hydrogenase.
Author(s) -
Tomisaburo Kakuno,
Nathan O. Kaplan,
Martin D. Kamen
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
proceedings of the national academy of sciences of the united states of america
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 5.011
H-Index - 771
eISSN - 1091-6490
pISSN - 0027-8424
DOI - 10.1073/pnas.74.3.861
Subject(s) - chromatium , hydrogenase , flavin group , enzyme , biochemistry , chemistry , rhodospirillales , photosynthesis
Previous reports of a relatively air-stable soluble hydrogenase from the photosynthetic anaerobe, Chromatium vinosum, have been substantiated. The properties of this enzyme, as seen in highly purified samples prepared by procedures that permit improved yields, are described. A possible role for flavin mediation is noted.