CHE631-Module 4 - Enzymes
CHE631-Module 4 - Enzymes
CHE631-Module 4 - Enzymes
Enzymes
Naming of enzymes
Coenzyme
Linkage
Active site
● The specific area of the enzyme that binds the substrate and transforms it.
● It represents a small portion of the enzyme surface.
● It is a 3 dimensional entity containing amino acids residues from different
parts of the enzyme molecule.
Vo =1/2 Vmax
Km+S= 2S
Km=S
Occupancy Theory
● This theory was Proposed by Clarke. It considers receptor-ligand interaction to be a
bimolecular interaction in which the receptor-ligand complex is responsible for the
biological effect. Clarke assumed that the effect of drugs were proportional to the
fraction of receptors occupied by the drug. For a maximum effect of the drug it has to
occupy all receptors. According to this theory the drug(A) interacts in a reversible way
with the receptor (R) and the formed complex (AR) gives rise to the effect.
● A+R ↔ AR → Effect
The rate of association =k1 [A][R]
The rate of dissociation =k2 [AR] within a certain period of time the same number of
molecules A will bind to and dissociate from the receptor.
At equilibrium the dissociation constant K=k1/k2=[A][R]/[AR]
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Rate theory
● This theory was Proposed by Paton and Rang in 1965.The most important
factor in determining drug action is the rate at which drug-receptor
combination takes place. Paton proposed that the stimulus was produced
only when the ligand first occupied the receptor site. Stimulation does not
continue even though the site was still occupied. This is because the receptor
undergoes a second conformational change, which results in its inactivation.
As long as the ligand is bound to the receptor, the receptor is unable to
produce a further stimulus. As soon as the ligand disengages from the
receptor it returns to its original conformation. As a result, further stimulation
of the receptor can now occur.