3.6.1.67 Co2+ excellent mimic of Mg2+ 758154 3.6.1.67 Mg2+ dependent on 758154 3.6.1.67 Mg2+ divalent cations are rerquired for the enzyme to function. Maximal activation is achieved with 8 mM Mg2+. Zn2+ and Ca2+ (both at 8 mM) are 2.4% and 7.1%, respectively, as effective as Mg2+. Mn2+ can not be tested because 7,8-dihydroneopterin triphosphate is rapidly and nonenzymatically decomposed in the presence of Mn2+ 727800 3.6.1.67 Mg2+ maximal activation is achieved with 8 nM Mg2+. Zn2+ and Ca2+ (both at 8 mM) are 2.4% and 7.1%, respectively, as effective as Mg2 727800 3.6.1.67 Mg2+ required, no activity with Ca2+ 727852 3.6.1.67 Mg2+ requires a physiological level (approximately 1 mM) of Mg2+ 727852 3.6.1.67 Mg2+ the enzyme requires a physiological level of Mg2+, 70% of its maximal activity is reached at 1 mM Mg2+. No activation by 1 mM Ca2+ 727852 3.6.1.67 Ni2+ excellent mimic of Mg2+ 758154