Ornithine transcarbamylase (E.C. 2.1.3.3) was extracted from leaves of bean plants (Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. carioca) and partially purified by ammonium sulfate precipitation at pH 7,2 and 7.8. The enzyme preparation showed an optimum pH of 7.8 and Km of 3.18mM for ornithine and of 3.93mM for carbamil-phosphate.
ornithine transcarbamylase; bean; Phaseolus vulgaris