Crystal Structures of [Fe]‐Hydrogenase in Complex with Inhibitory Isocyanides: Implications for the H₂‐Activation Site

Abstract

Inhibition mechanism: Isocyanides strongly inhibit [Fe]-hydrogenase. X-ray crystallography and X-ray absorption spectroscopy revealed that the isocyanide binds to the trans position, versus the acyl carbon of the Fe center, and is covalently bound to the pyridinol hydroxy oxygen. These results also indicated that the hydroxy group is essential for H2 activation. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.