Peroxisomal localization and activation by bivalent metal ions of ureidoglycolate lyase, the enzyme involved in urate degradation in Candida tropicalis

Y. Takada, N. Tsukiji

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Abstract

Ureidoglycolate lyase (EC 4.3.2.3) was found only in the peroxisomes in urate-induced Candida tropicalis. The enzyme was markedly activated by the bivalent metal ions Mn2+, Fe2+, and Ni2+. The activation by Mn2+ was suggested to be the result of its binding to the apoenzyme.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2284-2286
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Bacteriology
Volume169
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1987
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Microbiology

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