An Overview of the Bacterial Carbonic Anhydrases

Bacteria encode carbonic anhydrases (CAs, EC 4.2.1.1) belonging to three different genetic families, the α-, β-, and γ-classes. By equilibrating CO2 and bicarbonate, these metalloenzymes interfere with pH regulation and other crucial physiological processes of these organisms. The detailed investiga...

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Main Authors: Claudiu T. Supuran, Clemente Capasso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Metabolites
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/7/4/56