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Obligate activator

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Unlike allosteric activators, which induce enzymatic activity, obligate activators are required for enzymatic activity.

2 examples are:

  • Acetyl-CoA for Pyruvate carboxylase (Gluconeogenesis)
  • N-acetylglutamate for Carbamoyl phosphate synthase I (Urea cycle)

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