New Horizons in Biological Imaging

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Location:

The Royal Society, London

Date:

14 - 15 November 2005

Contact:

Sarah Emberson

Tel:

Fax:

Email:

discussion.meetings@royalsoc.ac.uk

Event Programme

Organised by: Prof Leslie Dutton FRS, Dr Nigel Scrutton, Dr Mike Sutcliffe and Dr Andrew Munro.

Synopsis

Enzymes are catalysts that can achieve substantial rate enhancements over the uncatalysed reaction. The physical basis of this catalysis remains controversial. Theoretical frameworks, computational simulations and experimental observations are emerging that might explain their catalytic potency. Amongst others, potential roles for electrostatics, quantum tunnelling, coupled protein motions, low-barrier hydrogen bonds and near attack conformers will be discussed.