An overview of serine proteases.
This unit summarizes the families of serine proteases and their mechanism of catalysis. Methods for assays and determining substrate specificity are briefly described. The mode of action of commonly available inhibitors is also included.
Hedstrom
Lizbeth
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Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts.
D002384:Catalysis; D008722:Methods; D011480:Protease Inhibitors; D012697:Serine Endopeptidases / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry / Q000145:classification / Q000378:metabolism; D013379:Substrate Specificity
D011480:Protease Inhibitors; D012697:Serine Endopeptidases