title: Model systems for flavoenzyme activity: recognition and redox modulation of flavin mononucleotide in water using nanoparticles.
abstract: We have used mixed monolayer protected gold clusters (MMPCs) to provide flavoenzyme model systems with a high affinity and ability to modulate cofactor reduction potential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, LGRT 701, 710 N. Pleasant St., University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003, USA.
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bayir
authors.forename: Brian J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Jordan
authors.forename: Ayush
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Verma
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pollier
authors.forename: Graeme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Cooke
authors.forename: Vincent M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Rotello
mesh_terms: D004563:Electrochemistry; D005486:Flavin Mononucleotide / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism*; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry; D053768:Metal Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D008956:Models, Chemical; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D013816:Thermodynamics; D053835:Unilamellar Liposomes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D053835:Unilamellar Liposomes; D006046:Gold; D005486:Flavin Mononucleotide