Enzymes in Ontogenesis (Orthoptera). XVII. The Importance of Copper for Protyrosinase
- 7 November 1941
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 94 (2445) , 443-444
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.94.2445.443
Abstract
When its Cu was partially re-moved, a protyrosinase extract yielded less tyrosinase. The return of Cu led to resynthesis of protyrosinase. The Cu of protyrosinase was a poten-tially active, prosthetic group.Keywords
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