University of Basel

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of Chemistry

Research Group Ward

Endowing Organometallic Chemistry with a (Genetic) Memory

Artificial metalloenzymes result from the incorporation of an abiotic cofactor within a protein scaffold. Such hybrid catalysts combine features reminiscent of both homogeneous catalysts and enzymes.

Research

Merging organometallic chemistry with biotechnology

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Organometallic- and enzymatic catalysis have evolved independently over the past four decades. By incorporating an organometallic moiety within a protein host, we create artificial metallo-enzymes, with properties reminiscent both of homogeneous and enzymatic catalysis.

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"Catalysis is the concept which best captures the Spirit of Chemistry: the Miracle of consumption and regeneration."

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