Competitive Binding of ATP and Acridine Orange by Muscle

Competitive Binding of ATP and Acridine Orange by Muscle

Contributor(s):
Karreman, George
Mueller, Helmut
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Szent-Gyorgyi, Albert, 1893-1986
Publication:
National Academy of Sciences (U.S.), 17 May 1957
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Muscle Contraction
Acridines
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Articles
Abstract:
In this study, Szent-Gyorgyi used a dye, acridine orange, to suggest that ATP might energize muscle protein (thus causing contraction) by forming a chemical complex with it.
Copyright:
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Extent:
7 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584924X118 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
WGBBHQ
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584924X118
Archival Collection:
The Albert Szent-Gyorgyi Papers (Profiles in Science)