Understanding the structure and function of proteins is crucial in the field of biology and medicine, as proteins play essential roles in virtually all biological processes. Recent advancements in ...
The tiny protein known as transthyretin can cause big problems in the body when it misfolds after secretion. While healthy transthyretin moves hormones through blood and spinal fluid, misfolded ...
Medications often target enzymes to regulate biochemical processes in the body. Understanding the structure of proteins is a key to understanding enzyme function, as almost all enzymes are proteins.
In biology, the binding of cellular proteins to molecules called ligands produces myriad functions essential for life, including cell signaling and enzymatic action. In biotechnology and medicine ...
Protein structure predictions are bioinformatic analyses that produce predicted protein structures automatically using the protein amino acid sequence. Protein structures are important because ...