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The aim is to explore the structure and function of ammonia monooxygenase and its role in nitrification.

April 10, 2026Chemical Science1 citationsOpen Access

Ammonia monooxygenase: a work in progress

TAThomas C. ArndtCornell University ALAlexander L. LaughlinCornell University KLKyle M. LancasterCornell University

Puntos clave

The aim is to explore the structure and function of ammonia monooxygenase and its role in nitrification.
Analyzed the multimeric and multidomain nature of ammonia monooxygenase
Classified ammonia monooxygenase within the copper membrane monooxygenase family
Reviewed its presence in both archaea and bacteria
Identified ammonia monooxygenase as a globally distributed enzyme
Confirmed its critical role in initiating the nitrification process

Resumen

Ammonia monooxygenase (AMO) is a multimeric, multidomain integral membrane protein belonging to the copper membrane monooxygenase (CuMMO) family. This globally proliferated enzyme initiates nitrification in both archaea and bacteria.

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