The Nomenclature of Multiple Forms of Enzymes

liecomlllelldatiorlson the nomenclat~ure of multiple forms of enzymes I\-ere made by a subcommittee set up by the International Union of Biochemistry and were published in 1964 in a number of journals (1).Since that time, there have appeared a large number of publications in this field; some hundreds of enzymes have been shown to esist as heteromorphs.It seemed appropriate at this time to review the earlier recommendations (1) in the light of current knowledge.