5.1.1.4 2-mercaptoethanol activates 2121, 2122 5.1.1.4 2-mercaptoethanol optimal concentration: 0.02 M 2122 5.1.1.4 additional information addition of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate does not increase activity 2122 5.1.1.4 additional information pyridoxal 5'-phosphate is not involved in racemization 2121 5.1.1.4 NaBH4 activates 2122 5.1.1.4 SH compounds activate, e.g. 2-mercaptoethanol, 1,3-dimercaptoethanol 2121