IPR035443
Herpesvirus protease superfamily
InterPro entry
Short name | Herpes_virus_sf |
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Description
Herpesvirus protease is required for the life cycle of the virus and is an attractive target for the design and development of new anti-herpes agents. The protease belongs to a new class of serine proteases, with a novel backbone fold and a unique Ser-His-His catalytic triad
[1].
References
1.Structural and biochemical studies of inhibitor binding to human cytomegalovirus protease. Khayat R, Batra R, Qian C, Halmos T, Bailey M, Tong L. Biochemistry 42, 885-91, (2003). View articlePMID: 12549906
Cross References
ENZYME
Contributing Member Database Entry
- CATH-Gene3D:G3DSA:3.20.16.10