THE ENZYMATIC CONDENSATION OF PYRUVATE AND FORMALDEHYDE

H. Hift, H. R. Mahler

Journal of Biological Chemistry · 1952 · 48 citations · 9 references

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Abstract

An enzyme has been obtained from beef liver which condenses formaldehyde and pyruvate in equimolar amounts to yield a-keto-y-hydroxybutyric acid; the enzyme appears to be highly specific for both substrates.

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