ISSN:
1573-6776
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Abstract L-Tartaric acid was produced by transformation of cis-epoxysuccinic acid using Nocardia tartaricans ATCC 31191 in a molar yield of 100%. cis-Epoxysuccinic acid was prepared by epoxidation of maleic acid in the presence of molybdate or tungstate ions. The effect of these ions on the subsequent activity of the cis-epoxysuccinate hydrolase was determined in both intact cells and cell-free extracts of Nocardia tartaricans. Based on kinetic studies, the tungstate ions behaved as a strong inhibitor while the molybdate ions as a stimulator of the enzyme. © Rapid Science Ltd. 1998
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1005303307226