Synthetic Molybdenum Enzymes [ 2002-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Charles Young (Chief Investigator) ,  A/Prof Martin Kirk (Partner Investigator) ,  Asst Prof Partha Basu (Partner Investigator) ,  Dr Graham George (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Synthetic Molybdenum Enzymes. This project aims to produce synthetic molybdenum (Mo) enzymes, small molecules that share structural and functional attributes with the crucially important molybdopterin?Mo enzymes. These ubiquitous enzymes are essential for plant and animal health, natural cycles involving carbon, nitrogen and sulfur, and global climate control and atmospheric albedo (reflectance); consequently, they impact heavily on commerce, the environment and society. The study will provide urgently needed insights into the fundamental Mo?sulfur chemistry of the enzyme active sites and inform efforts to reduce the negative impacts of enzyme dysfunction and the design of new commercial catalysts.

Funding Amount $166,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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