Direct electrochemical study of the multiple redox centers of hydrogenase from Desulfovibrio gigas

Bioelectrochemistry. 2008 Nov;74(1):83-9. doi: 10.1016/j.bioelechem.2008.04.019. Epub 2008 Apr 26.

Abstract

Direct electrochemical response was first time observed for the redox centers of Desulfovibrio gigas [NiFe]-Hase, in non-turnover conditions, by cyclic voltammetry, in solution at glassy carbon electrode. The activation of the enzyme was achieved by reduction with H(2) and by electrochemical control and electrocatalytic activity was observed. The inactivation of the [NiFe]-Hase was also attained through potential control. All electrochemical data was obtained in the absence of enzyme inhibitors. The results are discussed in the context of the proposed mechanism currently accepted for activation/inactivation of [NiFe]-Hases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Desulfovibrio gigas / enzymology*
  • Electrochemistry*
  • Electrodes
  • Enzyme Activation
  • Hydrogen / chemistry
  • Hydrogenase / chemistry*
  • Hydrogenase / metabolism
  • Iron
  • Nickel
  • Oxidation-Reduction

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Nickel
  • Hydrogen
  • Iron
  • nickel-iron hydrogenase
  • Hydrogenase