Literature DB >> 3958431

The mechanism of biooxidation of mercury.

D C Wigfield, S Tse.   

Abstract

The mechanism of oxidation of mercury by peroxidase is reported. The reaction is first order both in mercury and in peroxidase Compound I, and involves a one-step two-electron oxidation. The enzyme acts as a recycling chemical oxidant.

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Year:  1986        PMID: 3958431     DOI: 10.1002/jat.2550060115

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  J Appl Toxicol        ISSN: 0260-437X            Impact factor:   3.446


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1.  Stimulation of elemental mercury oxidation by SH compounds.

Authors:  M Yamamoto; H Hou; K Nakamura; A Yasutake; T Fujisaki; A Nakano
Journal:  Bull Environ Contam Toxicol       Date:  1995-03       Impact factor: 2.151

Review 2.  Toxicity of Glutathione-Binding Metals: A Review of Targets and Mechanisms.

Authors:  Federico Maria Rubino
Journal:  Toxics       Date:  2015-01-26
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