Carbonic anhydrase (CA; EC 4.2.1.1) is a zinc metalloenzyme catalysing the reversible hydration of CO2 to produce H+ and HCO3−. Its activity is virtually ubiquitous in nature. The review focuses on one interesting but less investigated aspect of the biochemistry of this metalloenzyme, encompassing several areas of interest from human health to environmental science: the relationships between carbonic anhydrase and heavy metals.
Carbonic Anhydrase and Heavy Metals
LIONETTO, Maria Giulia;CARICATO, Roberto;GIORDANO, Maria Elena;SCHETTINO, Trifone
2012-01-01
Abstract
Carbonic anhydrase (CA; EC 4.2.1.1) is a zinc metalloenzyme catalysing the reversible hydration of CO2 to produce H+ and HCO3−. Its activity is virtually ubiquitous in nature. The review focuses on one interesting but less investigated aspect of the biochemistry of this metalloenzyme, encompassing several areas of interest from human health to environmental science: the relationships between carbonic anhydrase and heavy metals.File in questo prodotto:
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