How to calculate the enzyme Kcat from its Vmax and M.W.

Subject: How to calculate the enzyme Kcat from its Vmax and M.W.

Date: Mon Dec 12 19:58:58 2011
Posted by sam
Grade level: grad (science) School: No school entered.
City: McGill university State/Province: QC Country: Canada
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 1323745138.Bc

Message:


Hello,

I have a enzyme has a M.W. of 60kDa, and Vmax of the enzyme is 2000umol/min.mg. 
How do I calculate the Kcat from Vmax and M.W.? My boss told me to calculate use 
the formula Vmax/M.W. But I just can not figure out the unit.


Thank you in advance!

Re: How to calculate the enzyme Kcat from its Vmax and M.W.

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