Biosynthesis of ethylene. Methanesulphinic acid as cofactor in the enzymic formation of ethylene from methional
- 1 February 1969
- journal article
- Published by Portland Press Ltd. in Biochemical Journal
- Vol. 111 (4) , 413-418
- https://doi.org/10.1042/bj1110413
Abstract
The second cofactor in the peroxidase-catalysed formation of ethylene from methional in cauliflower extracts was identified as methanesulphinic acid. The progress of the reaction is described and the activities of related sulphinic acids were determined.Keywords
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