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PH OPTIMUM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polycationic carrier
1, record 1, English, polycationic%20carrier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The effect of pH on the stability of immobilized enzymes has been studied.... The stability of enzymes immobilized using polycationic carriers was enhanced on the acid side.... These shifts toward the acid side may be explained as follows. When an enzyme is bound to a polycationic carrier, positive charge on the enzyme protein increases, and the pH of the immobilized enzyme region becomes more alkaline than that of the external solution. Accordingly, the enzyme reaction effectively proceeds on the alkaline side of the external buffer pH, and the optimum pH apparently shifts to the acid side. 1, record 1, English, - polycationic%20carrier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- support polycationique
1, record 1, French, support%20polycationique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acidophilic species
1, record 2, English, acidophilic%20species
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The less acidophilic species has an optimum pH of 7. 0 and, consequently, its growth rate is maximum at a pH of 7. 0. 1, record 2, English, - acidophilic%20species
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- espèce acidophile
1, record 2, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20acidophile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'effet de l'acidification sur les bactéries et champignons est assez peu documenté [...] Pour les végétaux aquatiques, l'impact se traduit d'abord par une disparition des espèces sensibles, suivie d'une prolifération des espèces acidophiles ou acidobiontiques. 1, record 2, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20acidophile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- optimum pH
1, record 3, English, optimum%20pH
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pH optimum 2, record 3, English, pH%20optimum
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
pH at which an enzymatic ... reaction or process is most effective. 1, record 3, English, - optimum%20pH
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All enzymes exhibit various features that could conceivably be elements in the regulation of their activity in living cells. All have a characteristic optimum pH, which makes possible alteration of their catalytic rates with changes in intracellular pH.... Enzymes immobilized on inorganic supports by covalent attachment show unique pH optimums, thermal profiles and kinetics. 3, record 3, English, - optimum%20pH
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pH optimum
1, record 3, French, pH%20optimum
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pH optimal 2, record 3, French, pH%20optimal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur du pH pour laquelle la vitesse d'une réaction enzymatique passe par un maximum. 2, record 3, French, - pH%20optimum
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs effets dus au pH ont une influence significative sur l'activité enzymatique. Le plus simple [...] est représenté par la dénaturation de la protéine enzymatique [...]. Un second effet, ne tenant pas à l'enzyme lui-même, est le phénomène d'ionisation du substrat. Un troisième effet est représenté par l'ionisation de l'enzyme [...]. Au pH optimum, la protéine enzymatique possède une charge minimale. Le pH optimum est en général assez voisin du point iso-ionique de la protéine. 3, record 3, French, - pH%20optimum
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- catalytic efficiency
1, record 4, English, catalytic%20efficiency
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recent advances in DNA technology have enabled a range of modifications to be engineered into the amino acid sequence of a protein.... The applications of these techniques can be used to... make new or improved proteins of clinical interest... or of industrial value... by optimizing the thermal stability, pH optimum, catalytic efficiency or specificity of the proteins. As a consequence of the ability to prepare synthetic enzymes, we will be able to... elucidate and confirm enzyme reaction mechanisms. We also may be able to reduce the tendency of an enzyme to denature, to produce completely new catalytic functions, and to enhance enzyme solubility in organic solvents. 2, record 4, English, - catalytic%20efficiency
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- efficacité catalytique
1, record 4, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20catalytique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quatre facteurs principaux semblent contribuer [...] à l'efficacité catalytique des enzymes: (1) L'enzyme pourrait fixer la molécule de substrat de telle sorte que la liaison sensible à l'attaque soit (a) très proche du groupement catalytique sur le site actif, et (b) orientée par rapport au groupement catalytique, de manière à ce que l'état transitoire se forme facilement. (2) Certains enzymes pourraient se combiner avec leur substrat afin de former un intermédiaire covalent instable qui subirait plus facilement la réaction permettant d'en former les produits. (3) En fournissant des groupements fonctionnels capables d'agir comme donneurs ou accepteurs de proton, l'enzyme pourrait amener une catalyse acide général ou base générale. (4) L'enzyme pourrait produire une tension ou une distorsion dans la liaison sensible à l'attaque de la molécule de substrat, rendant cette liaison plus facile à couper. 2, record 4, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20catalytique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-10-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- extractable fission product
1, record 5, English, extractable%20fission%20product
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To summarise : The optimum extraction of uranium(also Th and Pu) together with the extractable fission product elements Zr, Nb, Ce and Ru can be obtained by using an aqueous feed solution containing less than 2. 0M beryllium with a total sulphate such that the pH is not greater than 1. 0 but not less than 0. 5. 1, record 5, English, - extractable%20fission%20product
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- produit de fission extractible
1, record 5, French, produit%20de%20fission%20extractible
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comportement des produits de fission. La plupart des produits de fission ne sont pas extraits : les alcalins (Rb, Cs), les alcalino-terreux (Sr, Ba), l'yttrium et les lanthanides, le molybdène, l'argent, le cadmium et l'indium. Les produits de fission extractibles (zirconium, ruthénium et technétium) ont un comportement souvent très complexe [...] 1, record 5, French, - produit%20de%20fission%20extractible
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-09-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Geochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pH change
1, record 6, English, pH%20change
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- change in pH 2, record 6, English, change%20in%20pH
correct
- change of pH 3, record 6, English, change%20of%20pH
correct
- variation in the pH 4, record 6, English, variation%20in%20the%20pH
correct
- pH shift 5, record 6, English, pH%20shift
correct
- pH variation 6, record 6, English, pH%20variation
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precipitation ... would be occasioned by the interplay of a number of factors including changes in pH due to wall rock alteration reactions ... 2, record 6, English, - pH%20change
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the Eh and pH changes of the uraniferous fluids have an important role in the formation of ... epigenetic uranium deposits. 7, record 6, English, - pH%20change
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Precipitation is brought about by any or all of : (a) change of pH, or (b) dilution, or (c) cooling. 7, record 6, English, - pH%20change
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 CONT
A pH shift from 7 toward 0, indicates more acid present ... 8, record 6, English, - pH%20change
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The optimum value for neutral water is a pH of 7. Variations from this arbitrary median render the water either acid or caustic. 9, record 6, English, - pH%20change
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Géochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- variation du pH
1, record 6, French, variation%20du%20pH
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- variation de pH 2, record 6, French, variation%20de%20pH
correct, feminine noun
- oscillation de pH 3, record 6, French, oscillation%20de%20pH
correct, feminine noun
- modification de pH 4, record 6, French, modification%20de%20pH
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] dans certains cas on peut expliquer les «inversions» de minéralisation en fonction des variations du pH. 3, record 6, French, - variation%20du%20pH
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'acidification des eaux de surface provoque des modifications de pH (SO2 et NOx et de la quantité d'oxygène dissous (eutrophisation, NOx et NH3 ce qui a des répercussions importantes sur la flore et la faune aquatique [...] 4, record 6, French, - variation%20du%20pH
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pH des eaux naturelles varie selon leur minéralisation et leur concentration en acide carbonique dissous entre 5 et 7,5. 5, record 6, French, - variation%20du%20pH
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Geoquímica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cambio de pH
1, record 6, Spanish, cambio%20de%20pH
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- modificación del pH 2, record 6, Spanish, modificaci%C3%B3n%20del%20pH
correct, feminine noun
- variación del pH 3, record 6, Spanish, variaci%C3%B3n%20del%20pH
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La forma de alterar el pH [...] consistirá en añadirle ácidos o bases. [...] Si nuestro pH es demasiado alcalino, por ejemplo en la 9, deberemos añadirle un ácido para bajarlo. [...] Para subir el pH agregaremos una base. Para obtener agua con un pH sin oscilaciones existen unas disoluciones llamadas tampón. Estas están compuestas de un ácido débil y su sal, y nos permitirán dejar el pH en el valor deseado evitando las variaciones. 4, record 6, Spanish, - cambio%20de%20pH
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Esta fuerza iónica de tampón es necesaria para impedir cualquier variación del pH de la solución en reacción. 3, record 6, Spanish, - cambio%20de%20pH
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-08-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Electrolysis (Electrokinetics)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- heavy cation
1, record 7, English, heavy%20cation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The main factors which inhibit or interfere with digestion are as follows : the presence of certain toxic substances : heavy cations(copper, nickel, zinc), excess NH4+ ions, sulphides,... sudden variation of pH beyond the optimum range(6. 8 to 7. 2), caused by the introduction of alkaline or acid solutions... 1, record 7, English, - heavy%20cation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Électrolyse (Électrocinétique)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cation lourd
1, record 7, French, cation%20lourd
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principaux facteurs inhibiteurs ou perturbateurs de la digestion sont: la présence de certains corps toxiques: cations lourds (cuivre, nickel, zinc), excès d'ions NH4+, sulfures, [...] les écarts brutaux de pH en dehors de la zone optimale (6,8 à 7,2) dus à des apports de solutions alcalines ou acides [...] 1, record 7, French, - cation%20lourd
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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