C\(\bar l\)r and C\(\bar l\)s subcomponents of human complement: Two serine proteinases lacking the ‘histidine-loop’ disulphide bridge

The N-terminal amino acid sequence of human C\(\bar l\)s b chain has been extended to 52 residues. The histidine residue involved in the charge-relay system is located at position 38, whereas the ‘histidine-loop’ disulphide bridge is missing. So far, human complement subcomponents C\(\bar l\)r and C\(\bar l\)s are the only known mammalian serine proteinases lacking this disulphide bridge.