The oxidation of lactic acid by Mycobacterium phlei
- 1 January 1947
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Portland Press Ltd. in Biochemical Journal
- Vol. 41 (2), 145-151
- https://doi.org/10.1042/bj0410145
Abstract
An acetone powder from M. phlei contains an enzyme which catalyzes the reaction: CH3.CHOH.COOH + O2 CHa.COOH + CO2 + H2O. The enzyme is specific for the oxidation of 1( + )[long dash]lactate. Anaerobically, lactate is oxidized to pyruvate. The enzyme has been obtained in soluble form. Its properties are consistent with those of an autoxidizable flavoprotein.Keywords
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