Catalytic domain of a polypeptide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001723",
  "term": "Catalytic domain of a polypeptide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A specific region within a polypeptide chain that is responsible for its enzymatic activity, containing the active site where substrate binding and chemical transformation occur. This domain often exhibits a characteristic three-dimensional structure that facilitates catalysis. The catalytic domain can function independently or in conjunction with other regulatory or binding domains within the same protein.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "polypeptides"
  ],
  "references": [
    "White Book, 2nd ed., p. 107 (https://iupac.qmul.ac.uk/bibliog/white.html)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/catalytic-domain-of-a-polypeptide/"
}