Krypton-derivatization highlights O 2 -channeling in a four-electron reducing oxidase.
Engilberge, S., Wagner, T., Carpentier, P., Girard, E., Shima, S.(2020) Chem Commun (Camb) 56: 10863-10866
- PubMed: 32940290 
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/d0cc04557h
- Primary Citation of Related Structures:  
6ZK8, 6ZLF - PubMed Abstract: 
F420H2-oxidase (FprA) catalyses the four-electron reduction of O2 to 2H2O using the reduced form of F420 as electron donor. The hydrophobic O2-channel detected by Kr-derivatization and the concerted movement of a gating loop could contribute to prevent unwanted side-reaction between the catalytic intermediates and solvents, therefore preventing reactive oxygen species formation.
Organizational Affiliation: 
Paul Scherrer Institut, Forschungsstrasse 111, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland.