Stafforst T, Diederichsen U. (6-4)-Photolyase activity requires a charge shift reaction.
Chem Commun (Camb) 2005:3430-2. [PMID:
15997287 DOI:
10.1039/b503699b]
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Abstract
A model compound containing a thymine oxetane moiety linked to a flavin chromophore was investigated regarding (6-4)-photolyase activity. The need for a charge shift reaction was demonstrated by a detailed pH-dependent kinetic analysis.
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