non-enzymatic proteins Flashcards

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protein roles in binding

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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

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protein roles in immune system

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non-enzymatic proteins can act as
antibodies, which are proteins of the adaptive immune system that find foreign antigens and target them for destruction

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protein roles in movement

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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

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