Model complexes for the active form of galactose oxidase. Physicochemical properties of Cu(II)- and Zn(II)-phenoxyl radical complexes

Shinobu Itoh, Masayasu Taki, Hideyuki Kumei, Shigehisa Takayama, Shigenori Nagatomo, Teizo Kitagawa, Norio Sakurada, Ryuichi Arakawa, Shunichi Fukuzumi

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Abstract

Physicochemical properties of the Cu(II)- and Zn(II)-phenoxyl radical complexes of ligand 1H and its 2,4-di-tert-butyl derivative 2H have been examined as models for the active form of galactose oxidase to shed light on the role of the thioether group in the novel organic cofactor.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3708-3711
Number of pages4
JournalInorganic Chemistry
Volume39
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 7 Aug 2000

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Funding Information:
Supported by R01CA058420, UM1CA164974, and U01CA164974 from the National Cancer Institute.

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