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This study by Sherry Mowbray explores the equilibrium reaction converting Ribose-5-P to ribulose-5-P in metabolism. The process involves ring opening and isomerization steps without known metal requirements.
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Control of protein function 2 Sherry Mowbray PSF: 3.2-3.14
The reaction: Ribose-5-P <=> ribulose-5-P no metal requirements are known As for most isomerases, the reaction is in equilibrium. Necessary to use ribose in metabolism making new sugar and recycling old
Step 1: ring opening Step 2: isomerization