non-enzymatic proteins Flashcards
protein roles in binding
non-enzymatic proteins can bind various biomolecules specifically and tightly
membrane receptors bind or receive signaling molecules (ligands) which lead to chemical responses (ex: insulin receptor)
ion channels can allow ions to enter or exit a cell
protein roles in immune system
non-enzymatic proteins can act as
antibodies, which are proteins of the adaptive immune system that find foreign antigens and target them for destruction
protein roles in movement
myosin is responsible for forces exerted by contracting muscles
transport (ex: hemoglobin)
kinesin/dynein are motor proteins responsible for intracellular transport
dynein also plays a role in the motility of cilia