heterodisulfidreductas
Heterodisulfidreductases are a class of enzymes involved in the reduction of disulfide bonds, specifically those formed between different thiol-containing molecules. These enzymes play a critical role in various biochemical processes, including protein folding, redox homeostasis, and sulfur metabolism. They belong to the broader family of thiol-disulfide oxidoreductases, which facilitate the transfer of electrons between thiol and disulfide groups.
The primary function of heterodisulfidreductases is to catalyze the reduction of heterodisulfides—compounds containing a sulfur-sulfur bond
Heterodisulfidreductases are particularly well-studied in the context of sulfur metabolism in bacteria and archaea, where they
The structural and mechanistic diversity of heterodisulfidreductases reflects their evolutionary adaptation to different biochemical environments. Some