Location, location, location: Membrane 'residence' gives proteases novel abilities
Friday, November 16, 2012 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have discovered a new mode of action for enzymes immersed in cellular membranes. Their experiments suggest that instead of recognizing and clipping proteins based on sequences of amino acids, these proteases' location within membranes gives them the unique ability to recognize and cut proteins with unstable structures.