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Cytochrome

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Mechanism of Reduction of Aqueous U(V)-dpaea and Solid-Phase U(VI)-dpaea Complexes: The Role of Multiheme c-Type Cytochromes

Marinella Mazzanti, Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, Karin Lederballe Meibom, Radmila Faizova, Margaux Camille Andréa Molinas

The biological reduction of soluble U(VI) complexes to form immobile U(IV) species has been proposed to remediate contaminated sites. It is well established that multiheme c-type cytochromes (MHCs) are key mediators of electron transfer to aqueous phase U( ...

2023

Ultrafast X-ray Spectroscopy of Haem Proteins

Majed Chergui, Camila Bacellar Cases Da Silveira

In this article we revisit our recent picosecond and femtosecond X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES) experiments, probing the ultrafast electronic and geometric evolution of photoexcited haem proteins, namely ferrous N ...

SWISS CHEMICAL SOC2022

Insights into the microbial reduction of pentavalent and hexavalent uranium species by Shewanella oneidensis MR-1

Margaux Camille Andréa Molinas

Decades of uranium-related activities such as ore mining, nuclear power generation, weapon manufacture, storage of nuclear wastes, have contributed to the release of U in the environment. U occurrence is concerning, since in surface environments, U is typi ...

EPFL2021

Spin cascade and doming in ferric hemes: Femtosecond X-ray absorption and X-ray emission studies

Majed Chergui, Wojciech Gawelda, Giulia Fulvia Mancini, Christopher Alexander Arrell, Frederico Alves Lima, Oliviero Cannelli, Dominik Kinschel, Camila Bacellar Cases Da Silveira, Jérémy Raymond Jean Maurice Rouxel, Rebecca Ann Ingle

The structure-function relationship is at the heart of biology, and major protein deformations are correlated to specific functions. For ferrous heme proteins, doming is associated with the respiratory function in hemoglobin and myoglobins. Cytochrome c (C ...

National Academy of Sciences2020

New 2-Ethylthio-4-methylaminoquinazoline derivatives inhibiting two subunits of cytochrome bc1 in Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Stewart Cole, Andrej Benjak, Anthony Vocat, Jérémie Piton, Shi-Yan Caroline Foo, Andréanne Lupien

The emergence of multi-drug (MDR-TB) and extensively-drug resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is a major threat to the global management of tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. New chemical entities are of need to treat drug-resistant TB. In this study, the mode of ac ...

2020

The small RNA RyhB is a regulator of cytochrome expression in Shewanella oneidensis

Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, Karin Lederballe Meibom, Elena Maria Cabello Ferrete

Shewanella oneidensis produces an extensive electron transfer network that results in metabolic flexibility. A large number of c-type cytochromes are expressed by S. oneidensis and these function as the fundamental electron transport chain proteins. Althou ...

Frontiers Media SA2018

Non-invasive continuous monitoring of pro-oxidant effects of engineered nanoparticles on aquatic microorganisms

Olivier Martin, Paul Bowen, Christian Santschi, Volodymyr Koman, Nadia Rachel Von Moos

Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) are key drivers for the development of highly sophisticated new technologies. As all new attainments, the rapidly increasing used of ENMs raise concerns about their safety for the environment and humans. There is growing evi ...

2017

Photo-induced oxidation of the uniquely liganded heme f in the cytochrome b(6)f complex of oxygenic photosynthesis

Frank van Mourik, Andre Al Haddad, Adrien Alexis Paul Chauvet

The ultrafast behavior of the ferrous heme f from the cytochrome b(6)f complex of oxygenic photosynthesis is revealed by means of transient absorption spectroscopy. Benefiting from the use of microfluidic technologies for handling the sample as well as fro ...

Royal Society of Chemistry2016

Portable oxidative stress sensor: Dynamic and non-invasive measurements of extracellular H2O2 released by algae

Olivier Martin, Christian Santschi, Volodymyr Koman

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated by aerobic organisms are essential for physiological processes such as cell signaling, apoptosis, immune defense and oxidative stress mechanisms. Unbalanced oxidant/antioxidant budgets are involved in many diseases a ...

Elsevier2015

Multiscattering-enhanced optical probes for biosensing

Volodymyr Koman

Although reactive oxygen species (ROS) are an inescapable part of every living organism, we are only beginning to understand their functions and mechanics. As of now, we know that ROS are involved in cell signalling, stress-response and defence against pat ...

EPFL2015

Photo-induced dynamics of the heme centers in cytochrome bc(1)

Majed Chergui, Frank van Mourik, Andre Al Haddad, Adrien Alexis Paul Chauvet

The ultrafast response of cytochrome bc1 is investigated for the first time, via transient absorption spectroscopy. The distinct redox potentials of both c(1)- and b-hemes allow for a clear differentiation of their respective signals. We find that while th ...

Royal Society of Chemistry2015

Fe(III) reduction during pyruvate fermentation by Desulfotomaculum reducens strain MI-1

Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, Julien Maillard, Elena Suvorova Buffat, Elena Cristina Dalla Vecchia

Desulfotomaculum reducens MI-1 is a Gram-positive, sulfate-reducing bacterium also capable of reducing several metals, among which is Fe(III). Very limited knowledge is available on the potential mechanism(s) of metal reduction among Gram-positive bacteria ...

Wiley-Blackwell2014

Do Carbon Nanotubes Contribute to Electrochemical Biosensing?

Giovanni De Micheli, Sandro Carrara, Camilla Baj-Rossi, Cristina Boero

Carbon nanotubes have been attracting a lot of interest as electron transfer mediators to enhance electrochemical biosensing. The main reason behind this is usually recognized in terms of augmented electrochemical active surface area. The aim of this paper ...

Elsevier2014

Bioavailable copper modulates oxidative phosphorylation and growth of tumors

Johan Auwerx, Douglas Hanahan, Carole Poitry-Yamate, Pénélope Andreux, Seiko Ishida

Copper is an essential trace element, the imbalances of which are associated with various pathological conditions, including cancer, albeit via largely undefined molecular and cellular mechanisms. Here we provide evidence that levels of bioavailable copper ...

National Academy of Sciences2013

An implantable biosensor array for personalized therapy applications

Andrea Cavallini

At present, most of the tests involved in personalized medicine are complex and must be conducted in specialized centers. The development of appropriate, fast and inexpensive diagnostic technologies can encourage medical personnel in performing preventive ...

EPFL2013

Biophotonic tool for sensing the dynamics of H2O2 extracellular release in stressed cells

Olivier Martin, Christian Santschi, Shourya Dutta Gupta

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is known to play a multifaceted role in cell physiology mechanisms involving oxidative stress and intracellular signal transduction. Therefore, the development of analytical tools providing information on the dynamics of H2O2 gener ...

Spie-Int Soc Optical Engineering, Po Box 10, Bellingham, Wa 98227-0010 Usa2012

Identification and characterization of proteins supporting dehalorespiration in Desulfitobacterium hafniense strain TCE1

Respiration is a fundamental catalytic process in the aerobic and anaerobic energy metabolism of many prokaryotic and most eukaryotic organisms. The major difference between these organisms is that various organic and inorganic substrates can be used to do ...

EPFL2009

The role of cytochromes P450 and peroxidases in the detoxification of sulphonated anthraquinones by rhubarb and common sorrel plants cultivated under hydroponic conditions

Jean-Paul Schwitzguebel

Background, aim and scope Sulphonated anthraquinones are precursors of many synthetic dyes and pigments, recalcitrant to biodegradation and thus not eliminated by classical wastewater treatments. In the development of a phytotreatment to remove sulphonated ...

Springer-Verlag2009

Characterization of active site structure in CYP121: A cytochrome P450 essential for viability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis H37Rv

Stewart Cole

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) cytochrome P450 gene CYP121 is shown to be essential for viability of the bacterium in vitro by gene knock-out with complementation. Production of CYP121 protein in Mtb cells is demonstrated. Minimum inhibitory concentratio ...

2008

Hydrogenases of the dehalorespiring bacterium Desulfitobacterium hafniense strain TCE1

Benoît Zen-Ruffinen

Groundwater contamination by organochloric compounds became a major concern for public health during the last century. Chloroethenes, commonly used since the 1920's as degreasing and cleaning agents and as intermediates in chemical synthesis, accumulated i ...

EPFL2006