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BioChemistry Keywords Ch08
BioChemistry DPPP-368 Keywords Chapter 8
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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 3
03/30/2011

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ACETATE-
Definition
acetylcholinesterase will hydrolize acetylcholine into this form & choline so not active in synaptic cleft
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ACETYLATES-
Definition
introduce an acetyl group into compound—to gain or lose substitution of an acetyl group
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ACETYLCHOLINE-
Definition
major neurotransmitter, when excess amounts are left in synaptic cleft=slow pulse, low BP, muscle twitching
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ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE-
Definition
hydrolzyes acetylcholine to acetate & choline so no longer active in neuromuscular junct.
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ACETYLSALICYLIC ACID-
Definition
aspirin—covalent acetylation of active site on serine
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ACTIVATION ENERGY-
Definition
energy necessary to achieve transition state of reaction, determines how fast reaction occurs
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ACTIVE SITE-
Definition
region on surface of enzyme where catalytic reaction occurs
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ACYL GROUPS-
Definition
groups that are activated when coenzyme A is synthesized from pantothenate
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ALCOHOL DEHYDROGENASE-
Definition
example of oxidoreductase enzyme—NAD+ to NADH
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ALLOPURINOL-
Definition
used to treat gout—closely resembles hypoxanthine, irreversible & suicide inhibitor
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AMINO GROUP-
Definition
functional group involved in catalysis of enzymes
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ASPIRIN-
Definition
binds to serine active site prostaglandin endoperoxide synthase, inhibits production of prostaglandins
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BIOTIN-
Definition
activation-transfer coenzyme, carboxylase uses to activate CO2
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CARBONYL CARBON-
Definition
carbon double bonded to oxygen—attacked by H2O in formation of chymotrypsin
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CARBOXYLASE-
Definition
enzyme that add CO2 to another compound w/ ATP—most require coenzyme biotin
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CATALYTIC POWER-
Definition
rate of enzyme reaction divided by rate of uncatalyzed reaction
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COENZYME A-
Definition
activation-transfer coenzyme, synthesized from vitamin pantothenic acid (pantothenate)
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COENZYMES-
Definition
nonprotein organic molecules that help the catalytic reaction—usually derived from vitamins
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COFACTORS-
Definition
anything that binds with an enzyme that helps lower activation energy & catalyze the reaction
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COVALENT BONDS-
Definition
once formed render enzyme inactive—extremely tight bonds w/ functional groups @ active site
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CHOLINE DEHYDROGENASES-
Definition
oxidoreductase enzyme—participates in glycine, serine and threonine metabolism
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CYCLOOXYGENASE-
Definition
enzyme responsible for formation of prostanoids—aspirin inhibits this enzyme to function
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DIISOPROPYLPHOSPHOFLUORIDATE-
Definition
(nerve gas) binds to active site w/ covalent bond—enzyme cannot function
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ENZYME SPECIFICITY-
Definition
substrates react w/ specific structures—ability of enzyme to select substrates
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HYDROLASE-
Definition
major enzyme class—reaction where adding H2O produces two compounds
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HYDRIDE ION-
Definition
(hydrogen w/ 2 electrons) is transferred to NAD+ when lactate or alcohol dehy. oxidize substrates
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HYPOXANTHINE-
Definition
transition state from AMP to urate—oxidized by xanthine oxidase
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INDUCED FIT-
Definition
conformational change to enzyme & substrate induced by substrate binding—side chains reposition
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INHIBITOR-
Definition
compounds that decrease rate of enzymatic reaction
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ISOMERASE-
Definition
major enzyme class—rearrange molecules, substrate & product will be isomers
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LEAD-
Definition
heavy metal—toxic because they bind to functional groups of enzymes resulting dysfunctional enzyme
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LIGAND-
Definition
specific molecule that binds to the protein formed binding site e.g. ATP, O2 or another protein
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LIGASE-
Definition
major enzyme class—synthesizes bonds through cleavage of ATP (C-C, C-S, C-O, C-N)
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LYASE-
Definition
major enzyme class—splits molecules w/out H2O or ATP
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MERCURY-
Definition
heavy metal—toxic because they bind to functional groups of enzymes resulting dysfunctional enzyme
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MODEL-
Definition
induced fit or lock-&-key—explanation for the way a substrate binds to enzyme side chain of AA
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OXIDOREDUCTASES-
Definition
major enzyme class—oxygen-reduction reactions, all dehydrogenases (i.e. NAD+/NADH)
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OXIME-
Definition
generated by the reaction of hydroxylamine and aldehydes or ketones R1R2C=NOH (oxime is a drug given to treat malathion poisoning; it restores activity of acetylcholinesterase inhibited by malathion, if given before the irreversible complex is formed)
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PROSTHETIC GROUPS-
Definition
any cofactor bound tightly to an enzyme—permanent (i.e. biotin, heme group)
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PYRIDOXAL-
Definition
another name for pyridoxine—vitamin B6, synthesizes pyridoxal phosphate
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PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE-
Definition
activation-transfer coenzyme, synthesized from pyridoxine (vitamin B6)
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PYRIDOXAMINE-
Definition
is converted to active form, pyridoxal 5-phosphate—inhibits formation of glycation endproducts
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PYRIDOXINE-
Definition
vitamin B6, synthesizes pyridoxal phosphate
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PYRUVATE CARBOXYLASE-
Definition
example of ligase enzyme that uses ATP for hydrolysis
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SERINE-
Definition
can participate in covalent catalysis because of hydroxyl R-group
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STATE COMPLEX-
Definition
energy required to reach transition state is lowered by enzyme activity—binds tightly to enzyme
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SUICIDE INHIBITOR-
Definition
undergo partial reaction to form irreversible inhibitors @ active site—binds specifically
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SYNTHETASE-
Definition
example of ligase enzyme that uses ATP for hydrolysis
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THIAMINE [B1]-
Definition
common vitamin deficiency in alcoholics—need to receive from diet, increases energy levels
Term
THIAMINE PYROPHOSPHATE-
Definition
activation-transfer coenzyme, synthesized from vitamin thiamine
Term
THIOESTER BONDS-
Definition
types of bonds formed by sulfhydryl group on coenzyme A
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TRANSITION STATE ANALOGUE-
Definition
extremely potent & specific inhibitor—resemble intermediate stage of reaction
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TRANSFERASE-
Definition
major enzyme class—transfer of different groups (i.e. phospate from ATP to another molecule)
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URATE-
Definition
result of degradation of purine nucleotides AMP & GMP (uric acid)
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URIC ACID CRYSTALS-
Definition
insoluble deposits that lead to gout in joints & big toe—allopurinol suicide inhibitor to prevent
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VITAMIN B6-
Definition
pyridoxine, synthesizes pyridoxal phosphate
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XANTHINE-
Definition
intermediate in degradation pathway of purine nucleotides—oxidized from hypoxanthine
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XANTHINE DEHYDROGENASE-
Definition
oxidoreductase reaction of xanthine & hypoxantine to urate
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XANTHINE OXIDASE-
Definition
normal function convert hypoxanthine to xanthine then urate—involved in degrading purine
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