Table 2.
ATP-dependence of ubiquitin–[125I]-lysozyme conjugate degradation by purified yeast 26S proteasomes
| Reaction | Enzyme | ATPa | % degradationb |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Superose 6 fraction 33 | + | 19.1 |
| 2 | Superose 6 fraction 33 | − | 10.8 |
| 3 | Buffer | + | 10.6 |
ATP regeneration system (+): 5 mM ATP, 50 mM creatine phosphate, 50 μg/ml creatine kinase; ATP depletion system (−): 25 mM glucose, 25 μg/ml hexokinase.
Average of two independent reactions (45 min).