title: Acetylcholinesterase - the acyl-enzyme intermediate.
abstract: The origin of the acetyl-enzyme theory for hydrolytic reactions of acetylcholinesterase is outlined. The relationship of this theory to the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase by organophosphates is emphasized. The steady state concentration of the acetyl-enzyme was measured using acetate labeled, tritrated acetylcholine as substrate. From pH 6 to pH 9.0, 60% to 70% of the 18S enzyme is labeled at 22 degrees C in high ionic strength.
authors.affiliation: Univ. of Colorado, Dept. of Chemistry Boulder, Colorado 80309 U.S.A.
authors.forename: H C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Froede
authors.forename: I B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Wilson