(Modeling proteins) (Chymotrypsin Mechanism: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, Step 5, Step 6)

Transition state between Steps 5 and 6 of Chymotrypsin Mechanism:
Ser195 is re-formed, and the acid group on the product is generated.

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The final step in the chymotrypsin mechanism.

The Trp252 - Ser195 ester-like bond splits,
forming neutral Ser195 and Trp252 with a
carboxylate ion at the C terminus. Because
of the high activation barrier, this step is
unlikely to occur.

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Interesting parts:
His57 Gly193 Asp194 Ser195 Trp252
Thr253 H2O

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