TABLE 2.
Kinetic constants for type II IPP isomerasesa
| Organism | KMIPP (μM) | kcat (s−1) | kcat/KM (M−1 s−1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synechocystis sp. strain 6803 | 52 | 0.23 | 4.4 × 103 |
| Bacillus subtilis | 0.39 | ||
| Methanobacter thermoauto trophicus | 64 | 1.6 | 2.5 × 104 |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 19 | 1.3 | 6.8 × 104 |
| Streptomyces sp. strain C1190 | 450 | 0.70 | 1.6 × 103 |
a
Kinetic constants for Bacillus subtilis (11), Methanobacter thermoautotrophicus (2), Staphylococcus aureus (10), and Streptomyces sp. strain CL190 (10) are compared to those for Synechocystis sp. strain 6803.