Resonance Raman studies of pyrocatechase-inhibitor complexes

Abstract
The resonance Raman spectra of [Pseudomonas arvilla] native pyrocatechase and its benzoate and phenolate complexes were investigated by using the available lines of an argon and a krypton laser. The data provide evidence for the presence of 2 distinct tyrosines coordinated to the active-site iron. The 2 tyrosines exhibit different .nu.CO values which show maximum resonance enhancements at different excitation wavelengths. One tyrosine is more susceptible to changes in the active-site environment. Pyrocatechase is the only example among Fe-tyrosinate proteins where the tyrosines coordinating the Fe are distinguishable.