Keyword - Serine protease (KW-0720)
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Definition
Proteolytic enzyme with a serine residue (Ser) in its active site. The reactivity of the serine residue is ensured by the vicinity of a histidine and an aspartate residue (catalytic triad), all three residues are required for the charge relay system to take place.
Synonyms
- Serine endopeptidase
- Serine peptidase
- Serine proteinase
Category
GOi
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