Structural Insights and Mechanistic Understanding of Iron-Molybdenum Cofactor Biosynthesis by NifB in Nitrogenase Assembly Processopen access
- Authors
- Kang, Wonchull
- Issue Date
- Dec-2023
- Publisher
- KOREAN SOC MOLECULAR & CELLULAR BIOLOGY
- Keywords
- FeMo-co; M-cluster; NifB; NifB-co; NifDK; nitrogenase
- Citation
- MOLECULES AND CELLS, v.46, no.12, pp 736 - 742
- Pages
- 7
- Journal Title
- MOLECULES AND CELLS
- Volume
- 46
- Number
- 12
- Start Page
- 736
- End Page
- 742
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/ssu/handle/2018.sw.ssu/49068
- DOI
- 10.14348/molcells.2023.0140
- ISSN
- 1016-8478
0219-1032
- Abstract
- NifB, a radical S-adenosylmethionine (SAM) enzyme, is pivotal in the biosynthesis of the iron-molybdenum cofactor (FeMo-co), commonly referred to as the M-cluster. This cofactor, located within the active site of nitrogenase, is essential for the conversion of dinitrogen (N2) to NH3. Recognized as the most intricate metallocluster in nature, FeMo-co biosynthesis involves multiple proteins and a sequence of steps. Of particular significance, NifB directs the fusion of two [Fe4S4] clusters to assemble the 8Fe core, while also incorporating an interstitial carbide. Although NifB has been extensively studied, its molecular mechanisms remain elusive. In this review, we explore recent structural analyses of NifB and provide a comprehensive overview of the established catalytic mechanisms. We propose prospective directions for future research, emphasizing the relevance to biochemistry, agriculture, and environmental science. The goal of this review is to lay a solid foundation for future endeavors aimed at elucidating the atomic details of FeMo-co biosynthesis.
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