A rapid computer technique for analysing molecular interactions
Department of Biological Sciences, Manchester Polytechnic Chester Street, Manchester M60 5GD, UK
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A rapid method for analysing enzyme substrate interactions using a discriminant analysis program is described. This technque identifies the structural features of substrate molecules which are important in determining metabolic activity. Two model systems, nucleoside diphosphatase activity of Golgi membranes and the interaction of yeast hexokinase with a range of D-sugars, are used as illustrations of the technique. The conclusions from both models are consistent with those previously obtained from analytical techniques.
Received on January 21, 1986; accepted on April 1, 1986