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Title: Synthesis and characterization of bio-inspired copper complexes as models for lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases
Authors: Yadav, Paras
Keywords: Synthesis
bio-inspired copper
complexes as models
polysaccharide monooxygenases
Issue Date: Apr-2022
Publisher: IISER Mohali
Abstract: This work is inspired by the naturally occurring enzyme named lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases. Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMOs) are enzymes that use an oxidative mode of action to cleave the glycosidic bonds of polysaccharides. The exact identity and mechanistic aspects of catalytically active species of LPMOs are still unknown. Here, we aim to develop a copper hydroperoxo species with an N 3 coordination site mimicking the active site of LPMOs and study whether the intermediate performs the oxidative cleavage of glycosidic bonds. In this context, six mononuclear copper(II) complexes were synthesized by changing the secondary coordination sphere to explore the effect of flexibility vs. rigidity of complexes on copper hydroperoxo intermediate. Then the reactivity of copper(II) complexes with hydrogen peroxide were checked. Complex 5 was found suitable to generate copper hydroperoxo intermediate. Therefore, structural rigidity plays a vital role in stabilizing hydroperoxo moiety. This study can be extended further to investigate the oxidative cleavage of glycosidic bonds.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1973
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