Abstract
Alkaline phosphatase is inactivated by mixed function oxidation systems. OH. radicals, generated via an ascorbate-modified Haber-Weiss cycle or a Fenton-type reaction, seem to be responsible for the protein oxidative damage. Experiments with hydroxyl radical scavengers, enzyme substrates, products, and metal cofactors suggest that a "site-specific" radical attack takes place at or near the active center. Vitamin E fails to protect alkaline phosphatase; uric acid, instead, is particularly effective in shielding the protein against covalent modifications.
Lingua originale | English |
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pagine (da-a) | 176-185 |
Numero di pagine | 10 |
Rivista | Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics |
Volume | 258 |
DOI | |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 1987 |
Keywords
- Alkaline Phosphatase
- Antioxidants
- Ascorbic Acid
- Catalase
- Cations, Divalent
- Copper
- Ferric Compounds
- Ferrous Compounds
- Free Radicals
- Glutathione
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Hydroxides
- Hydroxyl Radical
- Kinetics
- Mercaptoethanol
- Metals
- Mixed Function Oxygenases
- Oxidation-Reduction
- Peroxidase
- Superoxide Dismutase
- Thiourea
- Uric Acid
- Vitamin E
- Xanthine Oxidase