Beyond Michaelis-Menten: Modernizing the Equation for Enzyme Kinetics

NICHOLAS (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

161 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-25305-7 (ISBN)

Infos

The Michaelis-Menten equation (MM) has been a pillar of enzyme kinetics for a century. "Beyond Michaelis-Menten: Modernizing the Equation for Enzyme Kinetics" explores the need to evolve our understanding of enzymes as research unveils their true complexity.Imagine a model that captures just a glimpse of a fascinating reality. While MM provides a valuable framework, it has limitations:-Simplified View: MM assumes a single substrate and a straightforward reaction path. Enzymes can interact with multiple substrates and exhibit intricate behaviors.-Hidden Dynamics: MM focuses on steady-state activity, neglecting the dynamic nature of enzymes within living cells.-Limited Predictive Power: Complexities like cooperativity (synergy between substrates) and allosteric regulation (indirect enzyme control) fall outside MM's scope.These limitations necessitate a more nuanced approach:-Incorporating Complexity: Modern models consider cooperativity, allosteric regulation, and other factors, providing a more accurate picture of enzyme behavior.-Capturing Dynamics: New techniques analyze enzyme activity in real-time, capturing the dynamic fluctuations that occur within cells.-Computational Approaches: Computational modeling allows scientists to simulate complex enzyme systems, leading to a deeper understanding of their functions.The benefits are far-reaching:-Drug Discovery: A more comprehensive understanding of enzyme behavior can lead to the design of more targeted and effective drugs.-Metabolic Engineering: By accurately modeling complex enzyme pathways, we can engineer them for more efficient biofuel production and other applications.-Unveiling Cellular Processes: A deeper understanding of enzyme dynamics offers insights into the intricate workings of living cells.While MM remains a valuable historical landmark, modernizing the equation is crucial for unlocking the full potential of enzyme research. By embracing complexity and dynamics, we can move beyond a simplified view and delve into the remarkable world of enzymes, the true masters of cellular chemistry.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.6.2024
• Verlagsort: MG ROAD
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 281 g
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Algebra
• Themenwelt: Mathematik / Informatik ► Mathematik ► Angewandte Mathematik
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Anorganische Chemie
• Schlagworte: cellular systems • Chemistry • Enzyme Catalysis • Enzyme inhibition • Enzyme kinetics • Enzyme regulation • Industrial enzymes • Limitations of MME • Michaelis-Menten equation (MME) • Reaction Rate
• ISBN-10: 3-384-25305-1 / 3384253051
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-25305-7 / 9783384253057
• Zustand: Neuware