Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
1970
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Chemistry
Committee Chair
John E. Meany
Second Committee Member
Leonard C. Duncan
Third Committee Member
Jerry L. Jones
Abstract
As early as sixty years ago, the existence of an enzyme from mammalian tissues which catalyzed the oxidation of xanthine and hypoxanthine was recognized. The name given the enzyme was derived from its earliest recognized action, hence xanthine oxidase. Although little is known about the biological functions of the enzyme, the high affinity shown for xanthine and hypoxanthine may indicate that these are the most significant substrates biologically.
Recommended Citation
Gregory, Duane Beal, "The Enzymatic Oxidation of Aldehydes by Xanthine Oxidase" (1970). All Master's Theses. 1334.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/1334
Language
English