ISSN:
1432-2048
Keywords:
Glyoxylate
;
Hordeum (cyanide formation)
;
Hydrogen cyanide
;
Hydroxylamine
;
Nitrate reduction
;
Spinacia (cyanide formation)
;
Zea (cyanide Formation)
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract Extracts of spinach, maize and barley contain an enzyme which catalyses the formation of hydrogen cyanide from glyoxylate and hydroxylamine. The enzyme is dependent upon ADP and a divalent cation such as manganese. Glyoxylicacid oxime is a poor substrate for the enzyme. Carbon dioxide is another product of the reaction and is probably produced in 1:1 stoichiometry with hydrogen cyanide. The possible relationship of this enzyme to the regulation of nitrate reduction is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00392769
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