Abstract
Purines are the basic building block for essential biomolecules such as DNA, RNA, NADH, CoA, and several essential vitamin cofactors. Most organisms have the ability to synthesize purines through the de novo purine biosynthesis pathway.
Keywords
PurE, Purine biosynthesis
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Biochemistry
First Advisor
Thomas J Kappock
Committee Member 1
Clint Chapple
Committee Member 2
Barbara Golden
Committee Member 3
Laurie Parker
Date of Award
January 2015
Recommended Citation
Sullivan, Kelly L., "A Comparison of Functionally Divergent Forms of the Purine Biosynthesis Enzyme PurE." (2015). Open Access Dissertations. 1190.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_dissertations/1190
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