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The aspartic proteases.

P B Szecsi1

  • 1Department of Clinical Chemistry, University of Lund, Malmö General Hospital, Sweden.

Scandinavian Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Investigation. Supplementum
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Aspartic proteases are enzymes found across diverse organisms, from humans to viruses. This review summarizes key characteristics of this important enzyme family.

Area of Science:

  • Biochemistry
  • Enzymology

Background:

  • Aspartic proteases (EC 3.4.23) constitute a class of proteolytic enzymes.
  • These enzymes share a common catalytic apparatus, defining their family classification.

Observation:

  • Aspartic proteases are ubiquitous, identified in various life forms including mammals, plants, and retroviruses.
  • Prominent sources include mammalian stomachs, yeast, fungi, with porcine pepsin serving as a reference.
  • The review focuses on summarizing the defining characteristics of this enzyme group.

Findings:

  • The review consolidates information on the shared catalytic mechanisms of aspartic proteases.
  • It highlights the diverse biological distribution of these enzymes across different kingdoms of life.

Implications:

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  • Understanding aspartic protease characteristics is crucial for various fields, including medicine and biotechnology.
  • This knowledge aids in the development of targeted inhibitors and therapeutic strategies.