coppercoordinated
Coppercoordinated refers to a chemical or biological system where copper ions are bound to other molecules, often referred to as ligands. These ligands can be simple inorganic species or complex organic molecules. The coordination of copper is crucial for its diverse roles in various chemical and biological processes. In biological systems, copper is an essential trace element and plays a vital role in numerous enzymes, facilitating redox reactions, oxygen transport, and signal transduction. Proteins like ceruloplasmin and superoxide dismutase contain copper coordinated within their active sites.
The specific arrangement of ligands around a copper ion, known as its coordination geometry, influences its