Japanese researchers develop method to study redox enzymes

In Japan, a structural analysis of redox enzymes in their reduced and oxidized states is crucial for advancing bioelectronic devices like biosensors and biofuel cells. In a recent study, researchers from Tokyo University of Science, Japan, developed a novel method, electrochemical small-angle X-ray scattering, to study these structural differences. Their work on bilirubin oxidase (BOD) revealed that BOD adopts an open or closed state depending on its redox state, providing valuable insights for improving bioelectronics.