Catalysts, particularly enzymes, play a vital role in accelerating chemical reactions. The efficiency and specificity of these reactions are highly dependent on the enzyme's structure. Homology modeling helps in predicting the structure of enzymes when experimental methods such as X-ray crystallography or NMR spectroscopy are not feasible. This structural information can be used to:
- Design better and more effective catalysts. - Understand the mechanism of action of the enzyme. - Identify potential sites for [mutagenesis](href=""). - Aid in the drug discovery process by targeting specific enzymes.
