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The Apparent Maximum Rate is defined as the maximum speed achieved by the system at saturated substrate concentration in the presence of a non-competitive inhibitor. It represents the modified maximum reaction rate when an inhibitor is present in the system.
The calculator uses the Apparent Maximum Rate formula:
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Explanation: The formula calculates how the presence of a non-competitive inhibitor reduces the maximum reaction rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction.
Details: Calculating the apparent maximum rate is crucial for understanding enzyme kinetics in the presence of inhibitors, which is essential for drug development, biochemical research, and understanding metabolic pathways.
Tips: Enter the maximum rate, inhibitor concentration, and enzyme inhibitor dissociation constant. All values must be positive numbers with appropriate units (mol/m³·s for rates, mol/m³ for concentrations).
Q1: What is a non-competitive inhibitor?
A: A non-competitive inhibitor binds to an enzyme at a site different from the substrate binding site, reducing the enzyme's maximum reaction rate without affecting substrate binding.
Q2: How does this differ from competitive inhibition?
A: In competitive inhibition, the inhibitor competes with the substrate for the active site, increasing Km but not affecting Vmax. In non-competitive inhibition, Vmax is reduced while Km remains unchanged.
Q3: What are typical values for Ki?
A: Ki values vary widely depending on the enzyme and inhibitor, ranging from nanomolar to millimolar concentrations. Lower Ki values indicate stronger inhibitor binding.
Q4: Can this calculator be used for other types of inhibition?
A: No, this specific formula is designed for non-competitive inhibition. Other inhibition types (competitive, uncompetitive, mixed) have different mathematical models.
Q5: What are the limitations of this calculation?
A: This calculation assumes ideal conditions and may not account for factors like enzyme denaturation, substrate inhibition, or multiple inhibitor binding sites.