Respiration Without [O.sub.2]
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Fulmarate is a dicarboxylic acid anion that is used for respiration by eukaryotic cells and bacteria that live in anoxic conditions. Research on the structure of the fumarate reductase crystal is discussed.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1999
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Evolving catalysts in real time
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Research indicates that somatic mutation of antibodies that catalyze chemical reactions improves their affinity by a factor of 14,000. This improvement causes a 100-fold increase in catalytic ability.
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1996
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