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| − | Specific points of attachment in the structure of [ | + | Specific points of attachment in the structure of [[enzyme|enzymes]] that are keyed to the geometry and chemistry of the functional group required for a given reaction. For example, for ester hydrolysis, an enzyme will specifically trap ester groups at its active sites and after the reaction steps occur, the enzyme will release the modified molecule. The activity of enzymes can be diminished by attaching inhibitors to the active sites. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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site actif (Fr.) | site actif (Fr.) | ||
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* Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990 | * Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, ''Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings'', J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990 | ||
| − | * Wikipedia | + | * Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_site (Accessed Feb. 2, 2006) |
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:40, 24 April 2022
Description
Specific points of attachment in the structure of enzymes that are keyed to the geometry and chemistry of the functional group required for a given reaction. For example, for ester hydrolysis, an enzyme will specifically trap ester groups at its active sites and after the reaction steps occur, the enzyme will release the modified molecule. The activity of enzymes can be diminished by attaching inhibitors to the active sites.
Synonyms and Related Terms
site actif (Fr.)
Resources and Citations
- Richard C. Wolbers, Nanette T. Sterman, Chris Stavroudis, Notes for Workshop on New Methods in the Cleaning of Paintings, J.Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 1990
- Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_site (Accessed Feb. 2, 2006)