KINETIC FORMULATIONS FOR ENZYMIC REACTIONS INVOLVING TWO SUBSTRATES

Abstract

The general mechanism for enzymic group-transfer reactions is shown to be of considerable complexity. In order to deal with this complexity, an analysis has been made of the structure of steady-state rate equations, which permits the establishment of direct relationships between specified features of mechanism and of rate behavior. This has opened up the possibility of a featurewise approach for the progressive elucidation of complex enzymic mechanisms. In particular, a theoretical basis has been provided for the comprehensive consideration and systematic differentiation of mechanisms of enzymic group-transfer reactions.