Enzyme Kinetics - Introduction To Steady-State Conditions ✓ Solved
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Steady-state conditions will be assumed to hold for the Michaelis-Menten (MM) Enzyme Kinetic Model. This model requires the measurement of initial velocities (rate of reaction), conditions that happen when the substrate concentration is significantly in excess of that of the enzyme; consequently, product formation is minuscule and unimportant. Thus one assumes the concentration of the substrate is essentially invariant during the period of data taking. The same conditions and assumptions apply to a reversible inhibitor. For this exercise, you will demonstrate some of the major features of the MM model, including that velocity is directly proportional to the total enzyme concentration.
By collecting velocity data for a series of substrate concentrations you will obtain Km, the Michaelis constant, and Vm, the maximum velocity, for a given enzyme concentration. We will be using both the MM-plot and its linear derivative Lineweaver-Burke plot to determine both parameters. Consult your textbook for these equations.
Learning Objectives
1. Explore the effect of substrate concentrations on enzyme activity.
2. Use the substrate effects to explore Michaelis-Menten Kinetics.
3. Plot MM and LB and determine Km and Vmax.
Prelab Questions
1. What assumptions are made in enzyme kinetics?
2. What is the Michaelis-Menten equation?
3. What is the Lineweaver-Burke equation?
Materials
1. Spectrovis or Spectrovis plus set at Abs vs. time at 460 nm.
2. One box of semi-micro disposable cuvettes.
3. P10, P200, and P1000 pipets and tips.
4. 2-3 scintillation vials.
Reagents Needed
1. Horseradish peroxidase working solution.
2. 500 mL of 0.10M phosphate buffer, pH 7.0.
3. 200 ml of 9.8mM H2O2 (substrate one).
4. 10% guaiacol solution in methyl alcohol (10 mL/100 mL MeOH), (substrate two).
Procedure
· On the spectrophotometer, set the data collection to ‘Absorbance vs. Time’, select a wavelength of 460 nm. Under configuration, the collection should run at 1 datum/2sec, and run for 5 minutes/300 seconds.
· In a clean set of cuvettes, prepare the following reaction mixtures. Remember: Do not add the enzyme until you are ready to do the reaction.
When ready, starting with cuvette #1, add 50 µL of the enzyme, stir and quickly place the cuvette in the spectrophotometer. Collect for at least 5 minutes.
Remove the tube from the spectrophotometer and set aside in a beaker for disposal. Save the run. Repeat with each of the tubes at a different substrate concentration and save all runs. Export the data to excel, save it, and send the data to yourself for analysis.
Data Analysis
With the data collected, you will determine the relationship between the velocity (rate) of the reaction (Vo) and the substrate concentration (S) at the different substrate concentrations. To do this you have to convert your absorbance (OD) /min to concentration/minute. For this, the extinction coefficient of the guaiacol is 26.6 mM-1cm-1.
Plot the data as both Michaelis-Menten and Lineweaver-Burke graphs in excel. Calculate the Km and Vmax.
Post Lab Questions
1. What Vmax and Km do you obtain from the Michaelis Menten plot?
2. What Vmax and Km do you obtain from the Lineweaver-Burke plot?
3. Are there any differences and state why the difference and which one will be more accurate?
4. Look up Horseradish peroxidase on the Sigma-Aldrich website and discuss:
· List some inhibitors of horseradish peroxidase. What is the optimal pH for the enzyme? Storage conditions? Applications?
Lab Report Submission Guidelines
The lab report should include sections such as title and date, purpose/objectives, prelab questions, protocols, results, discussion, post lab questions, conclusion, and a signature with the date of completion.
Paper For Above Instructions
Enzyme kinetics explores the rates of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and the influence of substrate concentrations on these rates. The Michaelis-Menten (MM) model is fundamental to enzyme kinetics, particularly under steady-state conditions. This approach assumes that once a substrate is added to an enzyme solution, its concentration remains relatively constant, thereby allowing for the analysis of the rate of reaction based solely on the available enzyme concentration. This conditions are paramount for obtaining reliable data that can be visualized through both MM and Lineweaver-Burke (LB) plots.
To begin our experimental approach, we established three primary objectives: 1) to investigate the effect of varying substrate concentrations on enzyme activity, 2) to apply this information to validate the Michaelis-Menten kinetics, and 3) to plot both MM and LB graphs to determine the Km and Vmax values for horseradish peroxidase.
The experimental method involves the use of horseradish peroxidase as the enzyme, with guaiacol as a chromogenic substrate and hydrogen peroxide as the substrate. The absorbance measurements collected at a wavelength of 460 nm facilitate the determination of the reaction velocity (Vo) at respective substrate concentrations.
The data collection procedure, wherein absorbance is recorded every two seconds for five minutes, intends to capture the initial rates where substrate concentration remains sufficiently high compared to enzyme concentration. This minimizes the influence of product formation on the reaction kinetics, adhering rigorously to the MM assumptions.
Upon completion of the absorbance readings, the conversion from absorbance to concentration is accomplished using the Beer-Lambert law, c = (OD)/(εl). The extinction coefficient for guaiacol is known to be 26.6 mM-1cm-1, allowing us to derive substrate concentration from the optical density readings. The calculation outputs will verify the relationship between substrate concentration and reaction rate, thereby enabling the compilation of data for graphical representation.
The MM plot will demonstrate a hyperbolic relationship between velocity (Y-axis) and substrate concentration (X-axis). Conversely, the LB plot, which presents a linear relationship via the double reciprocal transformation of the MM equation, will facilitate direct determination of Vmax and Km values. The analysis will ultimately showcase the contrast in reliability between both methods, with the expectation that LB plots provide a higher accuracy for kinetic parameters due to their linear nature.
As part of the post-lab analysis, Vmax and Km values derived from both plotting methods will be thoughtfully compared, question any observed discrepancies, and assess the reliability of each calculation method. An essential component of the reflection will involve consulting external databases such as Sigma-Aldrich to acquire additional insight into the horseradish peroxidase enzyme, including inhibitors, optimal pH, storage conditions, and practical applications that reinforce our experimental findings.
In constructing the final lab report, adherence to outlined guidelines will ensure comprehensive documentation of the investigation. Each section of the report will elucidate the purpose, methods, results, and interpretations meticulously, with a view to allowing reproducibility of findings in future studies. The conclusion will synthesize the learnings from this experiment, offering insights into enzyme kinetics that extend beyond the laboratory investigation.
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