delta-Aminolevulinic acid-synthesizing enzymes need an RNA moiety for activity

Science. 1984 Sep 28;225(4669):1482-4. doi: 10.1126/science.6206568.

Abstract

When Chlamydomonas enzymes that convert glutamate to delta-aminolevulinic acid are separated into three fractions, one of the fractions contains RNA, and the RNA moiety is needed for the enzyme activity.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aminolevulinic Acid / analysis
  • Aminolevulinic Acid / biosynthesis*
  • Chlamydomonas / analysis
  • Chlamydomonas / enzymology*
  • Deoxyribonucleases / pharmacology
  • Glutamates / metabolism*
  • Glutamic Acid
  • Levulinic Acids / biosynthesis*
  • RNA / analysis
  • RNA / physiology*
  • Ribonucleases / pharmacology

Substances

  • Glutamates
  • Levulinic Acids
  • Glutamic Acid
  • RNA
  • Aminolevulinic Acid
  • Deoxyribonucleases
  • Ribonucleases