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Maize leaf adenylate kinase : purification and partial characterization.

L A Kleczkowski1, D D Randall

  • 1Department of Biochemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211.

Plant Physiology
|August 1, 1986
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Maize adenylate kinase was purified and characterized. This enzyme is essential for energy metabolism in plants, showing specific substrate preferences and magnesium ion dependency for its activity.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Plant Physiology

Background:

  • Adenylate kinase (EC 2.7.4.3) plays a crucial role in cellular energy homeostasis by catalyzing the interconversion of adenine nucleotides.
  • Understanding the properties of plant adenylate kinases is vital for comprehending plant energy metabolism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To purify and characterize adenylate kinase from maize (Zea mays) leaves.
  • To investigate the enzyme's kinetic properties, substrate specificity, and cofactor requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Enzyme purification using ammonium sulfate fractionation and multiple chromatography techniques (DEAE-cellulose, hydroxyapatite, Sephadex G-75SF, Green A dye-ligand).
  • Determination of molecular weight via SDS-PAGE and gel filtration.
  • Enzyme activity assays under varying conditions to assess kinetic parameters and substrate preferences.

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Main Results:

  • Homogeneous purification of maize adenylate kinase with a specific activity of approximately 1,550 µmol ADP/min/mg protein.
  • The enzyme exhibited a reverse to forward reaction velocity ratio of about 1.5 and a monomeric structure with an estimated molecular weight of 29,000-31,000 Da.
  • Magnesium ions were essential for activity, with optimal forward reaction rates at a Mg2+/ADP ratio of 0.6-0.8. ATP required magnesium complexation, while AMP reacted as a free species.
  • Adenine ribonucleotides were preferentially utilized, and while the triphosphate-binding site was non-specific, the monophosphate site required a primary amino group on adenine or cytosine moieties.

Conclusions:

  • Maize adenylate kinase is a stable, monomeric enzyme with specific kinetic and substrate binding properties.
  • The enzyme's characteristics highlight its importance in regulating adenine nucleotide pools and energy metabolism in maize leaves.
  • Understanding these properties provides insights into plant energy dynamics and potential targets for agricultural applications.