The Taming of the Blue: Progress in Understanding a Novel Copper Center in Proteins.

McMillin, David R.

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Taming of the Blue: Progress in Understanding a Novel Copper Center in Proteins.

McMillin, David R.

Journal of Chemical Education, v62 n11 p997-1001 Nov 1985

Discusses how a metal ion is bound to a particular enzyme, focusing the blue copper centers found in a variety of organisms. Coordination geometry of the blue copper site, donor set, direct structural studies, and single-crystal spectroscopy are the major topic headings. (JN)

Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Science, Enzymes, Higher Education, Inorganic Chemistry, Metals, Molecular Structure, Science Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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