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Influence of complexing agents on stability and activity

B P Ackermann, J Ahlers

    The Biochemical Journal
    |February 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Metal ion-complexing agents inactivate pig kidney alkaline phosphatase reversibly or irreversibly. The enzyme

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Enzymology

    Background:

    • Alkaline phosphatase (AP) is crucial for various biological processes.
    • Metal ions, particularly Zn2+, are essential for AP activity and structural integrity.
    • Metal ion-complexing agents can modulate AP activity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the inactivation mechanism of pig kidney alkaline phosphatase by metal ion-complexing agents.
    • To elucidate the role of Zn2+ ions in AP catalysis and structure.
    • To explore the protective effects of substrate and Mg2+ ions.

    Main Methods:

    • Enzyme kinetics studies using KCN and EDTA as complexing agents.
    • Analysis of inactivation kinetics (pseudo-first order).
    • Investigation of substrate and Mg2+ ion effects on inactivation.

    Main Results:

    • Metal ion-complexing agents reversibly and irreversibly inactivate pig kidney AP.
    • Reversible inhibition is linked to Zn2+ removal from the active site; irreversible inhibition to structural Zn2+ removal.
    • Beta-Glycerophosphate and Mg2+ protect the enzyme; substrate binding induces conformational changes.

    Conclusions:

    • Pig kidney AP inactivation by complexing agents is concentration-dependent and influenced by agent properties.
    • A sequential model explains substrate binding and conformational stabilization against inactivation.
    • Zn2+ ions play dual roles in AP catalysis and structural maintenance.

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