how does Cu2+ inhibit the action of catalase?

Subject: how does Cu2+ inhibit the action of catalase?

Date: Thu Mar 22 13:00:41 2001
Posted by kin
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Area of science: Biochemistry
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i realise that someone has already asked how CuSO4 affects catalase, and i have 
read the answer for the question, but I think there is more to it.  From what I 
understand, the Cu2+ ions actually bind to the catalase, changing its shape and 
so the hydrogen peroxide molecules cannot fit into the active site.  What I am 
wondering is where do the Cu2+ ions actually bind onto?

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