Summary
An easy method for routine detection of PGM1, PGM2, and PGM3 isozymes is given. Differences in substrate affinity are discussed. Gene products pgm1 can be differentiated from gene products pgm3 by cofactor requirement.
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Siebert, G., Ritter, H. & Kömpf, J. Substrate affinity in PGM1, PGM2, and PGM3 isozymes. Hum Genet 56, 213–215 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00295697
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