HIV-1 Protease: An Enzyme at Work

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HIV-1 Protease: An Enzyme at Work

This is "HIV-1 Protease: An Enzyme at Work", from a video tape published by the Journal of Chemical Education - Software as Special Issue 13

HIV-1 Protease: Introduction

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A way to slow HIV production involves inhibiting the action of a cleavage enzyme that cut a large protein molecule into smaller pieces that are active. Clotting of cow's blood shows the importance of cleavage enzymes.

HIV-1 Protease Monomers

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Active protease has two identical protein molecules called monomers.

HIV-1 Protease: Types of Models

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There are many ways to model a molecule.

HIV-1 Protease: Cutting the Pre-protein - Inhibiting This Cutting

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If an inhibitor molecule is attracted to the cleavage site, it is no longer available to cut the pre-protein and HIV can't reproduce.

HIV-1 Protease: An Inhibitor as Possible Treatment for AIDS

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If a thrombin inhibitor is present in the blood, it doesn't form a clot. A suitable inhibitor could be a treatment for HIV and AIDS.