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The single polypeptide chain is folded into three parts, with the active site at their conjunction. In the active enzyme, the side chain of His 64 is in a position consistent with the formation of a hydrogen bond between it and the OH group of Ser 221.
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WRIGHT, C., ALDEN, R. & KRAUT, J. Structure of Subtilisin BPN′ at 2.5 Å Resolution. Nature 221, 235–242 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1038/221235a0
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