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The enzymatic activity of the enzyme dihydrofolate reductase of Halobacterium volcanii depends on salt concentration. the following communication describes the effect of salt concentration and pH on the catalytic parameters of this enzyme. In addition, the mode of inhibition of three different inhibitors of DHFR was studied.
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Zusman, T., Mevarech, M. (1991). Biochemical Characterization of Dihydrofolate Reductase of Halobacterium Volcanii . In: Rodriguez-Valera, F. (eds) General and Applied Aspects of Halophilic Microorganisms. NATO ASI Series, vol 201. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-3730-4_22
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