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Let us again immediately check the qualitative predictions by working Fig. 4 Uncompetitive inhibition. 31 out the algebra. 2). 6), e= [ES] (1 + ~) + [E] Bringing in the steady-statr. 7) k 1 [S] As before, v = k 3 [ES] . 8) +k3)' k1 This is not yet in the familiar form of the Michaelis-Menten equation, however. If we want the second half of the denominator to give the apparent Km in the presence of inhibitor, the first half must be [S]. 9) In this form of the equation it is clear that V m ax and Km are both reduced by the same factor, 1 + [I] /K j , as predicted (cf.
3. 17). The other four are the corresponding and symmetrical parameters for the reverse reaction. 10 Tests 9f mechanism Earlier we stated that the kinetic parameters obtained for an enzyme may be tested against the predictions for various mechanisms. We now have examples to work with, and may pause to consider the nature of kinetic tests before deriving any more rate equations. The tests are of three basic types [42] : (i) presence or absence of individual terms in the rate equation. e. 7) is not an adequate description, there may be terms in [A] 2 or [B] 2 etc.
In (b) two ionisations are apparent, one group with a pK of 3 being required in the deprotonated state and another with a pK of 10 being required in the protonated state. In (c) there are again two pK's but this time much eloser, 7 alld 8. as the postulated essential group. One has to assume that their effect on the rate is negligible. 1) where E - and EH are heterogeneous with respect to the state of ionization at other positions. 1), therefore, e = [EH] + :. 2) This is analogous to the Michaelis-Menten equation, although H+ is not a substrate.