THE MECHANISM OF THE PROTEOLYTIC INHIBITORS PRESENT IN SOYBEANS

Abstract

1. A mechanism for the inhibitor action has been advanced. The inhibitor has been shown to act as a promoter to the enzyme trypsin in bringing about a reversal of proteolysis, from the intermediate products of protein break down.

2. The rate of release of methionine, lysine and phenylalanine has been studied. These results indicate that the inhibitor affects the availability of all the aminoacids in general, but the rate of release of methionine is affected to a greater extent than others. The implication of this observation has been fully discussed.