Title: Apyrase
CAS Registry Number: 9000-95-7
Literature References: An enzyme found in plants, especially potatoes. Cofactor: Ca2+. Hydrolyzes acid anhydride links. Substrate: Adenosine triphosphate, adenosine diphosphate (giving adenylate and phosphate). Ref: Krishnan, Arch. Biochem. 20, 272 (1949). Partial purification and properties of potato apyrase: Liebecq et al., Bull. Soc. Chim. Biol. 45, 573 (1963). |