The Structure of Cyclooxygenase-1 after Aspirin has Transferred its Acetyl Group

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See the amino acid structure of Cox-1


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This chime tutorial focuses on the acetylation of cox-1 to block the binding of arachidonic acid, the substrate. The acetyl group is shown here in green.

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