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Polyamines as activators of AMP nucleosidase fromAzotobacter vinelandii

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Polyamines at physiological concentrations activate AMP nucleosidase fromAzotobacter vinelandii. Biological significance of the activation is discussed in relation to the control of adenylate energy charge and the purine nucleotide synthesis in prokaryotes.

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  1. Department of Biochemistry, Yokohama City University School of Medicine, Urafune-cho 2-33, Minami-ku, 232, Yokohama, Japan

    M. Yoshino, K. Murakami & K. Tsushima

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Yoshino, M., Murakami, K. & Tsushima, K. Polyamines as activators of AMP nucleosidase fromAzotobacter vinelandii. Experientia 35, 578–579 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01960328

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