METABOLISM OF l -RHAMNOSE BY ESCHERICHIA COLI I
- 1 March 1957
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Society for Microbiology in Journal of Bacteriology
- Vol. 73 (3) , 410-414
- https://doi.org/10.1128/jb.73.3.410-414.1957
Abstract
A new enzyme, L-rhamnose isomerase, was found in E. coli adapted to the utilization of L-rhamnose. It catalyzes the reaction between L-rhamnose and L-rhamnulose. The reaction is reversible. The forward reaction proceeds until approximately 35% rhamnulose is formed.Keywords
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