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Nature 452, 163-164 (13 March 2008) | doi:10.1038/452163a; Published online 12 March 2008
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Biochemistry: Radicals by reduction
Joseph T. Jarrett1
Abstract
Many enzymes convert their substrates into organic radicals to allow challenging reactions to occur. A microbial enzyme does so by simple electron transfer, casting fresh light on enzyme evolution.
The harmful effects of free radicals have been widely publicized over the past two decades. As a result, pharmacists are now well stocked with vitamins and nutritional supplements purported to combat the damage caused by these chemical bogeymen.
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