Cocaine esterase
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3D structures of cocaine esterase
Updated on 02-February-2025
ContentsFunctionCocaine esterase (CocE) catalyzes the hydrolysis of the benzoyl ester of cocaine to ecgonine methyl ester and benzoic acid. CocE is produced by bacteria which thrive in soil of cocaine-producing plants. These bacteria use cocaine as their sole source of carbon and nitrogen. [1] RelevanceCocE is being investigated as a possible therapeutic agent for treatment of cocaine abuse. Structural highlightsCocE contains 3 domains. Domain 1 contains the catalytic triad: Ser, Asp and His typical of the hydrolase family. Domains 2 and 3 are involved in substrate recognition. The active site is located at a cleft in the interface of the 3 domains and contains the catalytic triad Ser-Asp-His.
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Updated on 02-February-2025
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