Methane monooxygenase enzyme
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Methane monooxygenase enzyme
Methane monooxygenase enzyme, molecular model. This is the particulate methane monooxygenase (pMMO) form of this metalloenzyme, an integral membrane protein that contains copper and zinc. It can catalyse a variety of reactions, particularly the conversion of methane to methanol. It is being investigated as a possible catalyst for utilising methane energy sources. This enzyme is found in methanotrophic bacteria such as Methylococcus capsulatus
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Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Biomolecule Catalysis Catalyst Energy Enzyme Graphic Macromolecule Methane Methanol Microbiology Molecular Biology Molecules Power Proteins Proteomics Structural Biochemical Biochemistry Cutouts Microbiological Molecular Model Molecular Structure Protein
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This print showcases the intricate molecular structure of the Methane monooxygenase enzyme, specifically the particulate methane monooxygenase (pMMO) form. With a striking black background, this illustration highlights the power and complexity of this metalloenzyme found in methanotrophic bacteria like Methylococcus capsulatus. The pMMO enzyme is an integral membrane protein that contains copper and zinc, enabling it to catalyze a range of reactions, particularly the conversion of methane to methanol. Its unique properties make it an intriguing catalyst for harnessing methane energy sources. In this image, we witness a visual representation of biology at its finest. The graphic depiction allows us to appreciate the structural intricacies and biochemical potential hidden within these microscopic organisms. It serves as a reminder that even on such small scales, life can hold immense power and transformative capabilities. With its cut-out design against a black backdrop, this artwork not only captures our attention but also symbolizes how science illuminates our understanding of biological processes. Through proteomics and molecular biology research, scientists unravel the secrets held within proteins and molecules like those present in this remarkable enzyme. As we delve into microbiology and bacteriology realms through images like these, we gain insight into nature's ingenious mechanisms for energy production and utilization. This print from Science Photo Library invites us to explore new frontiers in biochemistry while appreciating the beauty inherent in scientific discovery.
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