Mechanisms of Protease Action

by Russel J. Reiter and László Polgár

A uniform treatment of the four protease groups and a discussion of the differences and similarities in their action is presented in this important new publication. Serine, cysteine, aspartate, and zinc proteases are systematically discussed by nomenclature, evolution, specificity and their regulatory role. The chemistry of the peptide bond, including the catalysis of ester and peptide hydrolyses, is explained. For each protease group the emphasis...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0849369010
• ISBN13: 9780849369018
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.