A discussion among scientists
Metals and Enzymes
In recent years it has been found that metal ions are frequently necessary for the functioning of biological catalysts (enzymes). Present research is directed towards finding which enzymes are metal-activated and the mode of activation.
Chairman:
R. S. Nyholm , D.SC., Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry,
University College, London
Panel:
B. R. Rabin , Ph.D.
Department of Biochemistry,
University College, London
Charles Vernon
Department of Chemistry, University College, London
E. C. Webb, Ph.D.
Department of Biochemistry,
University of Cambridge
R. J. P. Williams, D.Phil.
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory,
Oxford