(Modeling proteins) (Chymotrypsin Mechanism: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, Step 5, Step 6)
The first step in the chymotrypsin mechanism. The oxygen on Ser195 forms a covalent bond with the carbonyl carbon of Trp252. At the same time, the hydroxyl hydrogen of Ser195 moves on to the nitrogen on His57. Toggle display all Toggle center picture Fit to screen Interesting parts:
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