Microbial Metalloenzymes

Dr. Johannes Rebelein

Research Area

Metalloenzymes encompass the evolutionary oldest and most important classes of enzymes. Roughly half of all enzymes contain metals. We characterize and engineer metalloenzymes to elucidate the underlying principals and mechanisms of metalloenzyme catalysis. The group focuses on the activation of nitrogen (N2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) by the enzyme nitrogenase. Harnessing these insights, we engineer metalloenzymes to develop improved catalysts for the production of bulk chemicals, including fertilizer (NH3), hydrocarbons (CH4, C2H4, C3H8, C4H10) and hydrogen (H2). The long-term goal is to understand and engineer these unique metalloenzymes to develop novel metabolic pathways using these reactivities. 

A brief video showcasing our research on the potential of nitrogenase for CO2 conversion can be found here: https://youtu.be/eX4qLXkiX60?si=eU8bq8Dj-kOUXjen 

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We are always looking for motivated postdoctoral and doctoral researchers! We also welcome Bachelor and Masters students from Marburg and external universities. [mehr]

 

 



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