Rubrerythrin

Rubrerythrin is a non-haem iron protein involved in oxidative stress tolerance in anaerobic bacteria.[1] It contains a diiron site active site where peroxide is reduced to two water molecules and a mono-iron rubredoxin like domain thought to be involved in electron transfer.[2]

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