Congratulations to Dr. Long Ma and Professor Kelong Fan for their recent work on natural biogenic nanozymes, entitled "A Natural Biogenic Nanozyme for Scavenging Superoxide Radicals", which has been selected for the Highlights page in the "Materials Science and Chemistry" section by Nature Communications. This recognition places it among the 50 best papers recently published in this field.

    Dr. Long Ma's groundbreaking study unveils the enzyme-like capabilities of biogenic ferritins, referred to as nanozymes. The iron cores of prokaryotic ferritins demonstrate superior superoxide-diminishing activity, highlighting their inherent nanozyme functions. The research emphasizes the crucial role of iron/phosphate ratios, influenced by ferritin structures, in determining catalytic capabilities. Overexpressing high-activity ferritins in E. coli enhances superoxide resistance, emphasizing the physiological antioxidant role of nanozymes. This discovery offers fresh insights into the functionality of biominerals and the biological significance of nanozymes in cellular defense against oxidative stress.