Journal:Protein Science:4
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<br /><big>Lushchekina, Weiner, Ashani, Emrizal, Firdaus-Raih, Silman & Sussman</big><ref>PMID: 39548604</ref> | <br /><big>Lushchekina, Weiner, Ashani, Emrizal, Firdaus-Raih, Silman & Sussman</big><ref>PMID: 39548604</ref> | ||
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| - | <b>Molecular Tour</b><br>''Torpedo californica'' acetylcholinesterase (''Tc''AChE) contains a unique 4D motif composed of four aspartate residues that can bind divalent metal cations (like Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Mn²⁺), significantly increasing the enzyme’s thermal stability. Despite the electrostatic repulsion expected between these [[Image:2024_Lushchekina_Prot_Sci_x.jpg| thumb |left| | + | <b>Molecular Tour</b><br>''Torpedo californica'' acetylcholinesterase (''Tc''AChE) contains a unique 4D motif composed of four aspartate residues that can bind divalent metal cations (like Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, Mn²⁺), significantly increasing the enzyme’s thermal stability. Despite the electrostatic repulsion expected between these [[Image:2024_Lushchekina_Prot_Sci_x.jpg| thumb |left|175px|Comparison of a divalent cation being <i>pulled</i> out of a 4A vs a 4A/3B motif [https://doi.org/10.1002/pro.5206 Go to paper]]]aspartates, structural analysis shows that the enzyme's conformation remains stable |
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