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. 1975 Aug;149(2):313–328. doi: 10.1042/bj1490313

Sigmoid curves, non-linear double-reciprocal plots and allosterism.

W G Bardsley, R E Childs
PMCID: PMC1165625  PMID: 1180901

Abstract

1. The theory of plane curves was applied to the graphical methods used in enzyme kinetics and a mathematical analysis of the possible graph shapes is given. 2. The belief that allosterism can be inferred from steady-state data alone is subjected to criticism and the mathematical significance of sigmoid curves and non-linear double-reciprocal plots is explored. 3. It is suggested that the usual methods of interpreting steady-state kinetic data are often based on over-restrictive assumptions which prevent maximum utilization of the available data. 4. Methods for obtaining the degree of the rate equation from graph shapes obtained directly from initial-rate measurements and from replots of asymptotic behaviour as chi approach the level 0 and chi approach the level infinity are discussed. 5. Detailed proofs of the theorems given in the text have been deposited as Supplementary Publication SUP 50049 (10 pages) at the British Library (Lending Division), Boston Spa, West Yorkshire LS23 7BQ, U.K., from whom copies can be obtained on the terms indicated in Biochem. J. (1975), 145, 5.

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