Hippuric acid synthesizing system during development. Kinetic studies and inhibition with salicylic acid

Rafael Gorodischer, Joseph Krasner, Sumner J. Yaffe

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Abstract

p-Aminohippurate synthesis was investigated in mouse liver suspensions. It was found to be an age-dependent reaction with minimal activity in the neonatal period and adult values attained at 1 month of age. Sodium salicylate strongly inhibited the reaction; this inhibition was not suppressed by K or Mg ions. Kinetic studies indicated that the salicylate inhibition of p-aminohippurate synthesis is competitive in nature. Developmental kinetic experiments disclosed slightly different Km values in young versus adult animals; however, Ki values at 7 and 68 days differed markedly.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)67-72
Number of pages6
JournalBiochemical Pharmacology
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 1971
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Pharmacology

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