Enzyme Active Sites and their Reaction Mechanisms

Download or read book Enzyme Active Sites and their Reaction Mechanisms written by Harry Morrison and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enzyme Active Sites and their Reaction Mechanisms provides a one-stop reference on how enzymes "work." Here, Dr. Harry Morrison, PhD and Professor Emeritus at Purdue University, provides a detailed overview of the origin and function of forty enzymes, the chemical details of their active sites, their mechanisms of action, and associated cofactors. The enzymes featured highlight a step forward, along with possible areas of application, thus supporting new research in academic and industrial labs. Each chapter is written in a clear format, including a brief summary of enzyme function and structure, a detailed description of their mechanisms of action and associated co-factors.