Newly Discovered Cofactor Could Revolutionize Amine Oxidation Processes.
The researchers studied a molecule called topa quinone, which is important in certain enzymes. They used techniques like spectroscopy and computer simulations to understand how topa quinone behaves. They found that topa quinone can change its structure and properties by gaining or losing electrons and protons. Despite its potential, topa quinone does not seem to help in the oxidation of certain molecules over short periods of time. This is because of its unique structure, which is a mix of different types of quinones.