Aspartic protease

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:enzyme
gptkbp:activeSiteResidue aspartic acid residues
gptkbp:catalyzes hydrolysis of peptide bonds
gptkbp:compatibleWith metal ions for activity
gptkbp:EC_number 3.4.23.-
gptkbp:example gptkb:renin
pepsin
cathepsin D
HIV-1 protease
gptkbp:family MEROPS peptidase family A1
gptkbp:foundIn animals
fungi
plants
microorganisms
stomach
lysosomes
gptkbp:function protein digestion
protein processing
pathogen virulence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aspartic protease
gptkbp:inhibitedBy pepstatin
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction uses two aspartate residues for catalysis
gptkbp:molecularWeight typically 30-50 kDa
gptkbp:optimum_pH 2-4
gptkbp:requires acidic pH for activity
gptkbp:structure bilobed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peptidase
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7