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Reaction mechanism for fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase

Reaction mechanism for fructose-1,6-bisphosphate aldolase
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Description: A protonated Schiff base intermediate (iminium ion) occurs between the substrate and an active site lysine residue.

An aspartate residue facilitates the reaction via general acid–base catalysis.

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