In the presence of 5nM-P1, 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase from the yeast Candida utilis is more resistant to proteolysis and to the inactivating action of some chemical and physical agents. P1 also protects other enzymes against proteolysis. A hypothesis for the mechanism of the stabilizing action of P1 is advanced.

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