C1 - SECTION 2. ENZYME NOMENCLATURE AND CLASSIFICATION Flashcards
Classifications of Enzymes - Based on
catalytic activity of an enzyme
categorized enzymes into six (6) classes
The International Union of Biochemistry (IUB) Enzyme Commission
Older names: Dehydrogenases & Oxidases
Oxidureductase
Catalyze oxidation-reduction reactions
Oxidureductase
catalyze the transfer of electrons from one molecule (the oxidant) to another molecule (the reductant).
Oxidureductase
catalyze reactions similar to the following: A– + B → A + B– where A is the oxidant and B is the reductant
Oxidureductase
Assayed for investigation of cardiac & liver disorders
Oxidureductase
Move an intact group of atoms (NH2 or PO4) from one molecule to another
Transferases
catalyze reactions similar to the following A + BX = AX + B
Transferases
Gives information about liver damage
Transferases
Splits molecules with water as part of the reaction process
Hydrolases
catalyze reactions similar to the following: L A + H20 = B + C
Hydrolases
Three (3) Groups:
o Esterases: ACP, ALP, Lipase
o Peptidases: Leucine aminopeptidase, Pepsin
o Glycosidases: Amylase, Amylo-1,6-glucosidase
o Esterases:
ACP, ALP, Lipase
o Peptidases:
Leucine aminopeptidase, Pepsin
o Glycosidases:
Amylase, Amylo-1,6-glucosidase
Responsible for splitting molecules or breaking of bonds (C to C; C to O; C to N, etc.)
Lyases
catalyze reactions similar to the following: A = B + C
Lyases
Assayed in disorders of skeletal muscles
Lyases
Responsible for the conversion of one isomer to another
Isomerases
catalyze reactions similar to the following: A > B
Isomerases
All reactions are reversible
Isomerases
Enzymes causing bond formation between two molecules to form a larger molecule
Ligases
catalyze reactions similar to the following: A + B = AB
Ligases
Enzymes are classified according to the
type of reaction they catalyze.
In naming an enzyme, the suffix (?) is added to the name of the substrate
“ase”
Describes the nature of the reaction catalyzed
Systematic name
Numerical code designation prefixed w/ the letters E.C.
Systematic name