The formation of acetoacetate in homogenates of the mammary gland

Abstract

L-asparagine, fumarate and glycerol each stimulated 'factor' activity but had no effect on the enzymic hydrolysis of carbamyl phosphate. This stimulation generally increased with time. 4. Some characteristics ofthe bacterial hydrolysis of carbamyl phosphate are described. 5. The results indicate that the bacterial 'factor' is not a carbamylphosphatase.