Phenomena and Processes

Catalytic Domain

The region of an enzyme that interacts with its substrate to cause the enzymatic reaction.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The region of an enzyme that interacts with its substrate to cause the enzymatic reaction.

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Synonyms

27 entry terms
  • Catalytic Core
  • Catalytic Region
  • Catalytic Subunit
  • Catalytic Cores
  • Catalytic Domains
  • Catalytic Regions
  • Catalytic Subunits
  • Core, Catalytic
  • Cores, Catalytic
  • Domain, Catalytic
  • Domains, Catalytic
  • Region, Catalytic
  • Regions, Catalytic
  • Subunit, Catalytic
  • Subunits, Catalytic
  • Active Site
  • Catalytic Site
  • Reactive Site
  • Active Sites
  • Catalytic Sites
  • Reactive Sites
  • Site, Active
  • Site, Catalytic
  • Site, Reactive
  • Sites, Active
  • Sites, Catalytic
  • Sites, Reactive

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

1999; for ACTIVE SITE or REACTIVE SITE use BINDING SITE 1975-2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Amino Acid Sequence (1975-1998)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Catalytic Domain. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020134. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020134
  2. Catalytic Domain. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71147514