2.6.1.2 during the purification procedure the enzyme needs protective substances, i.e. glycerol, 2-mercaptoethanol and alanine 2.6.1.2 uneffected by repeated freezing and thawing 2.6.1.2 enzyme does not tolerate freezing at any stage after sonication of the isolated mitochondria 2.6.1.2 K+ or L-alanine stabilizes 2.6.1.2 pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, L-alanine or 2-oxoglutarate protects against heat inactivation