Enzymatic Degradation of the Side-Chain of Cortisone: Conditions for an Enzyme Assay.
- 1 May 1955
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Frontiers Media SA in Experimental Biology and Medicine
- Vol. 89 (1), 153-155
- https://doi.org/10.3181/00379727-89-21743
Abstract
An enzyme system is described which degrades the 17,21-dihydroxy-20-ketone side-chain of adrenocortical steroids. The enzyme system requires added nicotinamide, anerobiosis, and isotonic conditions for optimum activity. The enzyme system was found only in liver.Keywords
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