Azoxy bonds are frequently found in liquid crystals, chemical intermediates, dyes, agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals. Here, the authors investigated azoxy bond formation by the non-heme diiron N-oxygenase AzoC in azoxymycin biosynthesis and show that the nitroso group plays a key part in it.
- Yuan-Yang Guo
- Zhen-Hua Li
- Yong-Quan Li