An alkane monooxygenase (AlkB) family in which all electron transfer partners are covalently bound to the oxygen-activating hydroxylase.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2021.111707
Abstract: Alkane monooxygenase (AlkB) is a non-heme diiron enzyme that catalyzes the hydroxylation of alkanes. It is commonly found in alkanotrophic organisms that can live on alkanes as their sole source of carbon and energy. Activation… read more here.
Keywords: electron transfer; monooxygenase alkb; transfer partners; alkane monooxygenase ... See more keywords
A novel alkane monooxygenase (alkB) clade revealed by massive genomic survey and its dissemination association with IS elements
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.14147
Abstract: Background Alkanes are important components of fossil energy, such as crude oil. The alkane monooxygenase encoded by alkB gene performs the initial step of alkane degradation under aerobic conditions. The alkB gene is well studied… read more here.
Keywords: alk genes; gene; alkane monooxygenase; alk gene ... See more keywords