Moraxella catarrhalis HemW is a Heme-binding Radical SAM Enzyme
Caitlin M. Padgett, Melissa M. Bollmeyer, Kaleb Boswinkle, Valérie de Crécy‐Lagard, R. David Britt, Wen Zhu
This study characterizes McHemW, a heme-binding radical SAM enzyme in Moraxella catarrhalis, showing it binds heme and contains an active [4Fe-4S] cluster, suggesting a role in heme transport.
bioRxiv · Jan 25, 2026 · PreprintBiochemistry