Why vanadate and not molybdate as a cofactor for haloperoxidases?
Vanadium haloperoxidases are enzymes found in several seaweeds and fungi, which catalyze the two-electron oxidation of halide ions by hydrogen peroxide, resulting in a hypohalous acid which in turn can further halogenate several organic compounds… (Question of the Week, 28.6.2011)
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