ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Plasmid-encoded mercuric reduction involves transfer of Hg2+ across the cellular envelope and reduction to Hg0 by the cytoplasmic mercuric reductase using NADPH. A mathematical model was developed for the binding and transfer of Hg2+ by transport proteins and the subsequent reduction of Hg2+. The values of the model parameters were determined using experimental data. The derived rate expressions were similar to the previously experimentally determined ones. The model predicted that a differential amplification of the transport protein relative to mercuric reductase expression levels may enhance the Hg2+ reduction rate in whole cells.
Additional Material:
4 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260370108
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