Pentcho Valev:
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(k+_catalyzed)/(k+) = (k8)(E)/(k-) /6/
I am not sure that /6/ is unproblematic.
Petr Kuzmic:
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We'll be in a better position to answer that, as soon as you (1) define
k+_catalyzed.
Pentcho Valev:
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At the moment I am a bit lazy [...].
Paul Schlosser started deriving something like that
recently - I assume it is not difficult.
Petr Kuzmic:
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No, it is not difficult indeed. The formal treatment of the
'specificity number' (which is your k+[catalyzed]) is containd in any
introductory textbook on enzyme kinetics.
Pentcho Valev:
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> Petr, again no scientific probem seems to exist - only my wicked nature
> is exposed. I am rather used to it, but still....why?
Petr Kuzmic:
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Really, "...why"? Something to think about... But I never you are
wicked, I said something about a 'dilettante'. 'Dilettante' is almost
synonymous with 'amateur', a kindly epithete in my mind. For your
convenience I'll quote my Webster's dictionary:
"DILETTANTE [dilettare = to take delight in] One who follows a branch of
knowledge desultorily or superficially, or as a pastime."
"DESULTORY [desultorius = one who leaps] Jumping, or passing, from one
thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection."
Think about it.
Read one of Athel's books on kinetics, they are short and sweet.
Than think again.
Than post.
--Petr
