Chloroperoxidase-catalyzed oxidative degradation of sulfur mustard

As a natural heme protein catalyzing the oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides without sulfone formation, chloroperoxidase (CPO) is well suited for the degradation of sulfur mustard (HD), a persistent chemical warfare agent that has been widely disposed since World War II and continuously leaks into aquatic environments. Herein, we report the first systematic investigation of CPO-catalyzed degradation of HD and the potential application of CPO in...