catalytic triad


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catalytic triad

The enzymatically active mechanism found in serine proteases, consisting of three amino acids SER-HIS-ASP (serine, histidine, and aspartic acid).
See also: triad
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Maximum protection of the catalytic triad by 3 loopsAccording to the current knowledge, the active site is protected by the lid or flap over the enzyme's surface in the alpha/beta hydrolase family.
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This pointed to the soft, highly nucleophilic thiolate states of cysteine residues in protein catalytic triads as toxicologically relevant molecular targets.
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