The enzymes associated with denitrification

Annu Rev Microbiol. 1988:42:231-61. doi: 10.1146/annurev.mi.42.100188.001311.

Abstract

NASA: The enzymes involved in the reduction of nitrogenous oxides are thought to be intermediates in denitrification processes. This review examines the roles of nitrate reductase, nitrite reductases, nitric oxide reductase, mechanisms of N-N bond formation, and nitrous oxide reductases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anaerobiosis
  • Bacteria / enzymology*
  • Gram-Negative Aerobic Bacteria
  • Nitrate Reductases / chemistry
  • Nitrate Reductases / metabolism*
  • Nitrates / chemistry
  • Nitrates / metabolism*
  • Nitric Oxide / chemistry
  • Nitric Oxide / metabolism
  • Nitrite Reductases / chemistry
  • Nitrite Reductases / metabolism*
  • Nitrites / chemistry
  • Nitrites / metabolism*
  • Nitrous Oxide / chemistry
  • Nitrous Oxide / metabolism
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Rhodobacter

Substances

  • Nitrates
  • Nitrites
  • Nitric Oxide
  • Oxidoreductases
  • Nitrate Reductases
  • Nitrite Reductases
  • Nitrous Oxide