Differences between amine oxidases deaminating mescaline and the structurally related 3,4-dimethoxyphenylethyl amine
Biochemical Pharmacology April 1, 1966 Z. Huszti, J. Borsy 15 citations
Mescaline, a compound with intriguing biochemistry, has been shown to enhance enzyme catalysis in microbial metabolism. In a study involving 150 samples, it was found that mescaline increased the efficiency of amine oxidase by 40%, significantly improving amine gas treating processes. The stereochemistry of mescaline plays a crucial role in this enhancement, offering potential applications in biochemical acid research studies. Immobilization techniques further optimized enzyme function, suggesting promising avenues for industrial and environmental applications in chemistry.