ISSN:
1572-9699
Keywords:
Candida maltosa
;
β-isopropylmalate dehydrogenase
;
leucine biosynthesis
;
valine inhibition
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract The β-isopropylmalate (IPM) dehydrogenase (EC 1.1.1.85) ofCandida maltosa, the third pathway-specific enzyme of leucine biosynthesis, was purified, some properties of the enzyme were studied and a novel regulatory pattern was found. The Km values of the enzyme were estimated to be 0.42 mM for β-IPM and 0.34 mM for NAD+. It is demonstrated that the enzyme can be regulated by L-valine. The inhibition was competitive with respect to β-IPM (Ki=1.84 mM) and non-competitive with respect to NAD+ (Ki=5.67 mM). Exogenous addition of L-valine toC. maltosa cells increased the intracellular pool of some intermediates of leucine biosynthesis (α-ketoisovalerate, α-IPM, β-IPM), but has hardly influence on the leucine pool.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00572702
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