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[Molecular chaperones: new proteins--new functions].

V A Ivaniushina, A B Meriin, O I Kiselev

    Molekuliarnaia Biologiia
    |July 1, 1991
    PubMed
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    Molecular chaperones are a new class of cellular proteins that prevent incorrect protein structures and assist in protein assembly and transport. Their precise functions and binding specificities are currently under investigation.

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    CHRONIC HEPATITIS WITH DOUBLE B/C INFECTION: VIROLOGICAL, CLINICAL, MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS.

    Klinicheskaia meditsina·2017

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Cell Biology

    Context:

    • A novel class of cellular proteins, termed molecular chaperones, has been recently identified.
    • These proteins play crucial roles in maintaining cellular proteostasis.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the fundamental roles of molecular chaperones in preventing protein misfolding and aggregation.
    • To outline the involvement of chaperones in protein assembly, disassembly, and transport across cellular membranes.

    Summary:

    • Molecular chaperones act as crucial cellular machinery, preventing improper interactions within and between polypeptide chains, thereby avoiding the formation of aberrant protein structures.
    • They are essential for the correct assembly and disassembly of multi-protein complexes (oligomeric structures) and facilitate the translocation of proteins across biological membranes.
    • While three conserved families and some unrelated members have been identified, some chaperones are recognized as stress proteins with incompletely understood functions.

    Impact:

    • Understanding molecular chaperone mechanisms is vital for deciphering cellular protein quality control pathways.
    • This knowledge has implications for understanding diseases associated with protein misfolding and developing targeted therapeutic strategies.

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