On the role of divalent cations in the reaction mechanism of malic enzyme

The kinetic order of addition of Mg2+ and L-malate to malic enzyme has been determined. Mg2+ is the first to bind, and probably acts as a link between the substrate and the active site.

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Veröffentlicht in:Experientia 1975-10, Vol.31 (10), p.1126-1128
Hauptverfasser: Massarini, E, Cazzulo, J J
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The kinetic order of addition of Mg2+ and L-malate to malic enzyme has been determined. Mg2+ is the first to bind, and probably acts as a link between the substrate and the active site.
ISSN:0014-4754
1420-9071
DOI:10.1007/BF02326748