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Difference between revisions of "Catalytic acid/base"
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| − | The term '''catalytic acid/base''' refers to an amino acid residue in a [[glycoside hydrolase]] or a related enzyme | + | The term '''catalytic acid/base''' refers to an amino acid residue in a [[glycoside hydrolase]] or a related enzyme that participates in the mechanism of hydrolysis by removing or adding a proton. The mechanism may be a [[retaining]] or [[inverting]] mechanism. |
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Revision as of 06:31, 31 August 2009
- Author: Spencer Williams
- Responsible Curator: Spencer Williams
Overview
The term catalytic acid/base refers to an amino acid residue in a glycoside hydrolase or a related enzyme that participates in the mechanism of hydrolysis by removing or adding a proton. The mechanism may be a retaining or inverting mechanism.
