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Abscissic acid (ABA) was found to increase the fall of the ‘GOT’ transaminase activity in the root tissues. In combination with ABA, kinetin counteracted the ABA inhibition of transaminase reaction, which was discussed in relation to cell aging.
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Pilet, P.E. Acide abscissique et activité transaminasique. Experientia 27, 880–881 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02135718
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