Young, L & Post, CB. (1996) Catalysis by entropic guidance from enzymes. Biochemistry (New Concepts article) 35: 15129-15133. doi: 10.1021/bi961875m Post, CB & Ray, WJ, Jr. (1995) Reexamination of ...

Over the course of evolution, enzymes have become astounding catalysts. In the words of one prominent scientist, enzymes are not different, they are just better (Knowles 1991).

Evolution of New Enzymes and Metabolic PathwaysExtant enzymes are prodigious catalysts, accelerating chemical reactions by as much as 25 orders of magnitude. However, it is safe to say that no enzyme ...

First, the enzyme is cooled to a temperature of -183°C. Then, a photosensitive substrate (3NPA) is introduced, which supplies carbon dioxide to the active site when exposed to ultraviolet light.

Introduction Catalysis of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is demonstrated in a foil-covered florence flask or fancy bottle. A packet of manganese dioxide catalyst is suspended by a thread ...

Enzymes in particular are "nature's privileged catalysts," according to Yang, because of the level of selectivity and efficiency these proteins have in catalyzing reactions.