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The Enzymes series, second edition, began in 1959 with eight volumes. This chapter details volumes 1-3, listing authors and chapter titles from this foundational enzymology resource.

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Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Enzymology

Background:

  • The Enzymes series is a seminal work in biochemistry.
  • The second edition was published starting in 1959.
  • Eight volumes were released in total for the second edition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of key enzymology literature.
  • To document the content of the initial volumes of The Enzymes series, second edition.
  • To serve as a reference for researchers interested in the history of enzyme research.

Main Methods:

  • Review of published volumes of The Enzymes series.
  • Compilation of publication data, including editors, authors, and chapter titles.
  • Descriptive summary of the content covered in volumes 1-3.

Main Results:

  • Details of volumes 1-3 of The Enzymes series, second edition, are presented.
  • The editors for all eight volumes are identified as Paul D. Boyer, Henry Lardy, and Karl Myerback.
  • A comprehensive list of authors and chapter titles for the described volumes is provided.

Conclusions:

  • Volumes 1-3 represent the foundational content of the second edition of The Enzymes series.
  • The series, under Boyer, Lardy, and Myerback, provided critical insights into enzyme mechanisms and function.
  • This chapter serves as a historical record of early enzyme research documented in the series.