A Molecular Basis for Heterosis

Alcohol dehydrogenase allodimers composed of an unstable active subunit and a stable but inactive subunit are both active and stable. The implication of this finding for the problem of heterosis is discussed.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1969-10, Vol.166 (3905), p.626-627
Main Authors: Schwartz, Drew, Laughner, William J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohols
Alleles
Chlorides
Dimers
Enzymes
Heterosis
Membrane potential
Oxidation
Protein subunits
Quaternary ammonium compounds
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Summary:Alcohol dehydrogenase allodimers composed of an unstable active subunit and a stable but inactive subunit are both active and stable. The implication of this finding for the problem of heterosis is discussed.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.166.3905.626