The enzyme is found in sulfate-reducing bacteria. The source of the electrons is molecular hydrogen, via EC 1.12.2.1, cytochrome-c3 hydrogenase. The organisms utilize the sulfite that is produced for energy generation by EC 1.8.99.5, dissimilatory sulfite reductase.
History
EC 1.8.2.5 created 2017
Reference
1
Authors
Ishimoto, M. and Koyama, J.
Title
On the role of a cytochrome in the thiosulfate reduction by sulfate-reducing bacterium.
Journal
B Chem Soc Jpn 28:231b-232 (1955)
Reference
2
Authors
Ishimoto, M., Toyama, J.
Title
Biochemical studies on sulfate reducing bacteria. VI. Separation of hydrogenase and thiosulfate reductase and partial purification of cytochrome and green pigment.