Metals in Biology (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 671
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular dynamics; Monte Carlo sampling; photosynthesis; XFEL; metalloenzymes; SARS-CoV-2
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Dear Colleagues,
The function of metals in Biology is essential for the functionality of about one-third of the enzymes known so far. The role of the metal ions varies from allosteric effects to creating micro-engines that drive a wide range of chemical reactions inside the different biological processes, from hypoxia sensation to dimolecular oxygen formation.
Metal ions are essential cofactors for one-third of the known enzymes. They often involve electron transfer reactions, i.e., Photosystem I, II, Complex I, Dehydrogenase, Nitrorogenase, Superoxide Dismutase, etc. This Special Issue aims to collect the latest experimental and theoretical results from the experts studying biological systems involving metal cofactors. We aim to provide insight into the methods and mechanisms used to facilitate the chemical reactions of different metalloproteins.
Dr. Muhamed Amin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metalloenzymes
- iron sulfur cluster
- mn cluster
- photosystem I
- photosystem II
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