Spectroscopic and kinetic analyses reveal the pyridoxal 5'-phosphate binding mode and the catalytic features of Treponema denticola cystalysin

Authors :: Bertoldi, Mariarita
Cellini, Barbara
Clausen, Tim
Voltattorni, Carla Borri
Source :: Biochemistry. July 23, 2002, Vol. 41 Issue 29, p9153, 12 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Research has been conducted on Treponema denticola cystalysin. The functional properties of this cystalysin have been investigated via the pH- and ligand-induced spectral transition analysis and the results suggest that cystalysin is more catalytically competent in alkaline solution.

Subjects :: Biochemistry -- Research
Solution (Chemistry) -- Physiological aspects
Ligands (Biochemistry) -- Physiological aspects
Hydrogen-ion concentration -- Physiological aspects
Phosphates -- Physiological aspects
Biological sciences
Chemistry

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