Michaelis constant K_M

Layer 3 — Biologyin the Enzymes subtree

Substrate concentration at which v = ½·Vmax. Under rapid-equilibrium assumption K_M ≈ K_d of the ES complex; under steady-state K_M = (k_-1 + k_cat) / k_1. Apparent substrate affinity indicator.

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