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. 1966 Jun;91(6):2281–2285. doi: 10.1128/jb.91.6.2281-2285.1966

Pyruvate-Carbon Dioxide Exchange Reaction of Desulfovibrio desulfuricans

Byungse Suh 1, J M Akagi 1
PMCID: PMC316207  PMID: 5943942

Abstract

Suh, Byungse (University of Kansas, Lawrence), and J. M. Akagi. Pyruvate-carbon dioxide exchange reaction of Desulfovibrio desulfuricans. J. Bacteriol. 91:2281–2285. 1966.—The pyruvate-CO2 exchange reaction, catalyzed by Desulfovibrio desulfuricans, required the presence of phosphate and coenzyme A. However, the requirement for phosphate disappeared when the concentration of coenzyme A was increased to a level of 3.8 × 10−3m. Passing crude extracts through a diethylaminoethyl-cellulose column and an Amberlite CG-50 ion-exchange column, to remove ferredoxin and cytochrome c3, resulted in a marked decrease in exchange activity; full activity was restored by the addition of ferredoxin or cytochrome c3. Fe++ or Co++ stimulated the exchange of CO2 into pyruvate.

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