Crouching Protein, Hidden Enzyme (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Crouching Protein, Hidden Enzyme

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New research from The Scripps Research Institute and UC Berkeley shows the workings of a crucial molecular enzyme. In this image, the green glow in the structure indicates the location of the Rpn11 enzymatic active site in its inhibited conformation at the heart of the isolated lid complex.

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Lander lab, The Scripps Research Institute

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