Download MendeleyControlling outer-sphere solvent reorganization energy to turn on or off the function of artificial metalloenzymes.
Prakash, D., Mitra, S., Sony, S., Murphy, M., Andi, B., Ashley, L., Prasad, P., Chakraborty, S.(2025) Nat Commun 16: 3048-3048
- PubMed: 40155633
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-57904-5
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8VHS, 9BQR - PubMed Abstract:
Metalloenzymes play essential roles in biology. However, unraveling how outer-sphere interactions can be predictably controlled to influence their functions remains a significant challenge. Inspired by Cu enzymes, we demonstrate how variations in the primary, secondary, and outer coordination-sphere interactions of de novo designed artificial copper proteins (ArCuPs) within trimeric (3SCC) and tetrameric (4SCC) self-assemblies-featuring a trigonal Cu(His) 3 and a square pyramidal Cu(His) 4 (OH 2 ) coordination-influence their catalytic and electron transfer properties. While 3SCC electrocatalyzes C-H oxidation, 4SCC does not. Cu I -3SCC reacts more rapidly with H 2 O 2 than O 2 , whereas 4SCC is less active. Electron transfer, reorganization energies, and extended H 2 O-mediated hydrogen bonding patterns provide insights into the observed reactivity differences. The inactivity of 4SCC is attributed to a significant solvent reorganization energy barrier mediated by a specific His---Glu hydrogen bond. When this hydrogen bond is disrupted, the solvent reorganization energy is reduced, and C-H peroxidation activity is restored.
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS, USA.
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