Activation of chitin synthetase from Phycomyces blakesleeanus by calcium and calmodulin

Levels of basal chitin synthetase in cell-free extracts from Phycomyces blakesleeanus were reduced by breakage of cells in the presence of EDTA or EGAT. Addition of Ca super(2+) to these extracts activated chitin synthetase.

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Published in:Archives of microbiology 1987-10, Vol.148 (4), p.280-285
Main Authors: Martinez-Cadena, G, Ruiz-Herrera, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
calcium-binding proteins
chitin
enzyme activity
ligases
Phycomyces
Phycomyces blakesleeanus
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Summary:Levels of basal chitin synthetase in cell-free extracts from Phycomyces blakesleeanus were reduced by breakage of cells in the presence of EDTA or EGAT. Addition of Ca super(2+) to these extracts activated chitin synthetase.
ISSN:0302-8933
1432-072X
DOI:10.1007/BF00456705