Nitrogenase
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Nitrogenases are enzymes that are produced by certain bacteria, such as cyanobacteria and rhizobacteria. These enzymes are responsible for the reduction of nitrogen to ammonia. Nitrogenases are the on
Catalytic sites within nitrogenase. Atoms are colored by element. Top: Fe-S Cluster Middle: P Cluster Bottom: FeMo-co/M-cluster
Lowe-Thorneley kinetic model for reduction of nitrogen to ammonia by nitrogenase.
Distal vs. alternating mechanistic pathways for nitrogen fixation in nitrogenase.
Frankia
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Frankia is a genus of nitrogen-fixing bacteria that live in symbiosis with actinorhizal plants, similar to the Rhizobium bacteria found in the root nodules of legumes in the family Fabaceae. Frankia a
A section through an alder root nodule