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Effect of gamma radiation on pH and thermostability of phenylalanyl-tRNA synthetases of cotton seeds

Journal Article · · Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5237239
The two forms of phenylalanyl-tRNA synthetase (E/sub 1/ and E/sub 2/) were isolated from seedlings grown from seeds exposed to 50 kR radiation and incubated at different pH values. The pH sensitivity of both enzymes increased sharply under the influence of radiation. Experiments on the effects of high temperature on stability of enzymes showed that E/sub 2/ was more thermolabile than E following exposure to radiation. It was concluded that sensitivity of the enzymes to pH and thermolability increased under the influence of radiation. (HLW)
Research Organization:
Inst. of Biochemistry, Tashkent
OSTI ID:
5237239
Journal Information:
Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Radiobiology (USSR) (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 17:2; ISSN RADBA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English