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Structure of Enzymes

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Enzymes in Anesthesiology

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The biologic functions of living organisms depend on complex systems of biochemical reactions catalyzed by specific proteins, the enzymes. Any alteration of the enzyme pattern may have far-reaching consequences for these organisms. The study of these specific proteins requires the combined skills of many scientists, such as biologists, physical chemists, physicists, biochemists and chemists. Because of the importance of the biochemical reactions carried out by enzymes, and because of the fascinating aspects of the research related to it, enzymology has become one of the most rapidly expanding sciences.

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Aszalos, A.A. (1978). Structure of Enzymes. In: Foldes, F.F. (eds) Enzymes in Anesthesiology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-6248-0_1

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