[Enzymes activated by polyamines (author's transl)].
1979
M Yoshino, and
K Murakami
UI
MeSH Term
Description
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D008274
Magnesium
A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
D011073
Polyamines
Amine compounds that consist of carbon chains or rings containing two or more primary amino groups.
Polyamine
D002414
Cations, Monovalent
Positively charged atoms, radicals or group of atoms with a valence of plus 1, which travel to the cathode or negative pole during electrolysis.
Conversion of an inactive form of an enzyme to one possessing metabolic activity. It includes 1, activation by ions (activators); 2, activation by cofactors (coenzymes); and 3, conversion of an enzyme precursor (proenzyme or zymogen) to an active enzyme.