Date of Award
2013
Publication Type
Doctoral Thesis
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Keywords
Computational Chemistr, Density Functional Theory, Heme Biochemistry, Iron Biochemistry, Metal-Ion Biochemistry, Redox Catalysis
Supervisor
James W Gauld
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
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Abstract
Redox reactions are ubiquitous and essential in nature. The enzymes that catalyse these reactions enable the efficient flow of electrons within organisms as well synthesising essential biomolecules. Importantly, these enzymes ensure that the respective cellular chemical reactions occur at life-sustainable rates. Notably, many enzymes that utilize such reactions for catalysis require cofactors and/or coenzymes that may include metal ions. In this thesis, redox and metal-ion biochemistry are investigated using computational methods.
Recommended Citation
Bushnell, Eric Andre, "Computational Insights into Redox and Metal Ion Biochemistry" (2013). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 4915.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/4915