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Neutron crystallography reveals new details about a copper amine oxidase enzyme, providing insights into its biochemistry. This could aid in the development of enzymes for specialized chemistry or more efficient processes in the chemical industry.
A team has used neutron crystallography to image all of the atoms in a radical intermediate of a copper amine oxidase enzyme. They disclosed previously unknown details, such as precise conformational changes, that help to explain the enzyme’s biochemistry. This work might help researchers engineer enzymes that facilitate unusual chemistry or are highly efficient at room temperature that are useful in chemical industry.