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2. Homogeneous kinetics
2.1 Michaelis-Menten equation
The Henri equation behind the Michaelis-Menten rate equation is based on the observation that the initial rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of the enzyme preparation, but increases non-linearly with substrate concentration, up to a maximum limiting rate. Henri's equation is based on the following assumptions:
the enzyme is a catalyst;
the enzyme and substrate react rapidly to form an enzyme-substrate complex;
a single substrate and a single enzyme-substrate complex are involved, and the enzyme-substrate complex breaks down to give the free enzyme and the product directly;
the...
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Homogeneous kinetics
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Bibliography
Websites
Enzyme nomenclature http://www.chem.qmul.ac.uk/iubmb/
Classification CAZy (Carbohydrate Active enZymes) http://www.cazy.org/
Enzyme Information System http://www.brenda-enzymes.org/index.php4
...Regulations
Food enzymes http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/fr/lvb/l21036.htm
Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors
Association of Enzyme Producers and Formulators: AMFEP http://www.amfep.org/
Enzyme suppliers
NOVOZYMES A/S http://www.novozymes.com/
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