Molecular mechanisms of coupled proton-electron transfer reactions in biology
- Date
- Apr 3, 2017
- Time
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Speaker
- Prof. Ville Kaila
- Language
- en
- Main Topic
- Chemie
- Other Topics
- Physik
- Host
- Michael Patzschke
- Description
- Biological systems employ complex metal enzymes to catalyze elementary proton-coupled electron (PCET) reactions. These enzymes are involved in several metabolic pathways, as well as in the conversion of light and chemical energy into other energy forms. In this talk, I will show how multi-scale quantum and classical molecular simulations can be used to obtain a molecular-level understanding of the structure, energetics, and dynamics of such PCET catalyzing enzymes in cell respiration and photosynthesis. Our studies suggest that coupled electrostatic-, conformational-, and hydration changes are essential for the function of many biological PCET processes, with distinct similarities amongst different biological systems.
Last modified: Apr 3, 2017, 9:53:44 AM
Location
Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (801/P142 - Seminarraum FWO)Bautzner Landstraße40001328Dresden
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-RossendorfBautzner Landstraße40001328Dresden
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