Mechanisms of action of 2, 3-dihydroxybenzoic-3, 4-dioxygenase / by Alan R. Ayers.

Author/creator Ayers, Alan R. author.
Other author Ito, Takeru, degree supervisor.
Other author Biology Department theses. E.C.U.
Other author East Carolina University. Department of Biology.
Format Theses and dissertations
ProductionGreenville, N.C. : East Carolina University, 1978.
Description50 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm
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Summary A soil bacterium (probably of the genus Pseudomonas) which could utilize 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid as a sole carbon source was isolated. The oxygenase which catalyzed the initial degradative reaction of 2,3- dihydroxybenzoic acid was purified and examined to determine whether the reaction was simultaneous or a two step process. Based on data obtained from ion-exchange chromatography, Warburg analysis, and studies of oxidative metabolism, it was determined that the oxidation of 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid was a one step process involving the simultaneous uptake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide.
General note"A thesis presented to the faculty of the Department of Biology ... in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Biology."
General noteAdvisor: Takeru Ito
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (leaves 49-50).

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