Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 9, Problem 17P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The mechanism for peptide bond cleavage by a cysteine protease should be completed.

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In peptide bond hydrolysis, the strategy of the protease is to generate a nucleophile that attacks the peptide carbonyl group. In cysteine protease, a cysteine residue is activated by a histidine residue and this activated cysteine act as the nucleophile that attacks the peptide bond.

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(b)

Interpretation:

The mechanism for peptide bond cleavage by an aspartyl protease should be completed.

Concept introduction:

In aspartyl protease active site there are two aspartic residues which allow a water molecule to attack the peptide bond. One aspartic acid residue activates the water molecule, polarizes the peptide carbonyl group so that it is susceptible to attack.

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(c)

Interpretation:

The mechanism for peptide bond cleavage by metalloproteases should be completed.

Concept introduction:

The active site of the metalloprotease is composed of a bound metal ion. This metal ion activates a water molecule in order to perform a nucleophilic attack on peptide carbonyl carbon.

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