Abstract
Reducing 2 SH-groups of KGD by dihydrolipoate leads to cooperativity in substrate binding. Cooperative properties of KGD in the KGD complex are modulated by NADH. Physiological significance of these observations is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Allosteric Regulation
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Animals
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Columbidae
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Diethyl Pyrocarbonate / pharmacology
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Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Complex / metabolism*
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Ketone Oxidoreductases / metabolism*
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Macromolecular Substances
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Muscles / enzymology
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NAD / metabolism*
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Oxidation-Reduction
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Protein Conformation
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Sulfhydryl Compounds
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Thioctic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
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Thioctic Acid / metabolism
Substances
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Macromolecular Substances
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Sulfhydryl Compounds
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NAD
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Thioctic Acid
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dihydrolipoic acid
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Ketone Oxidoreductases
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Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Complex
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Diethyl Pyrocarbonate