Cytochrome P-450 and Active Oxygen

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The subject of cytochrome P-450 is vast, encompassing topics as diverse as quantum-chemical aspects of molecular oxygen activation and the use of genetic engineering techniques to synthesize enzymes and enzyme systems capable of catalyzing the activation process. This review (translated from the Russian) provides information about the current status of research, with emphasis on the enzyme systems involved in the activation of molecular oxygen, primarily the major oxygenase systems containing cytochrome P-450. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)