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The Abel type differential equation governing the kinetics of the enzyme reactions is derived. Approximate solutions of this equation corresponding to the transient phase of the reaction, before a steady state is reached, are considered. It is shown that in several cases it is possible to obtain explicit, approximate solutions to the transient phase.
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Darvey, I.G., Klotz, A.H. & Ritter, M. On the kinetics of enzyme reactions. Bltn Mathcal Biology 40, 727–734 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02460603
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