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In this computational work, the structure of the active center of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase (in three forms -SeH, -SeOH and -Se(O)OH) and the non-covalent interactions in it were investigated using modern quantum chemistry methods. The non-covalent interactions are described in detail. The presence of σ-hole interactions (chalcogen, tetrel and pnictogen bonds) formed mostly by a selenium atom as an electrophile in the glutathione peroxidase active center is confirmed for the first time. It is shown that a number of non-covalent interactions stabilize intermediates along the catalytic cycle and that modelling of the whole enzyme active center is necessary for accurate predictions of thermodynamic parameters, in particular, activation barriers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5551-5557
Number of pages7
JournalOrganic and Biomolecular Chemistry
Volume20
Issue number28
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 Jun 2022

    Research areas

  • Catalysis, Glutathione Peroxidase, Selenium, Thermodynamics

    Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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