Protein Folding, Structure, and Function Flashcards
Function and Roles of Proteins
Proteins fail to fold Correctly
Protein is not stable enough to preform its normal function
Fails to be correctly trafficked
Diseases of insolube aggregates
Cellular Consequences of Protein Aggregation
Relevant Protein Folding Diseases
Protein Structure and Folding
Monomeric Protein Subunits:
Variety
Diversity
Calculating # of possible sequences in proteins
Generalized Amino Acids
Amino Acids basic structure and L vs. D distinction
Non-Polar Aliphatic AA’s
Aromatic Amino Acids
Polar Uncharged AA’s
Sulfur Containing
Charged AA’s
Short Names of AA’s
Sulfur Containing Amino Acid Interactions
Amino Acid Side Chain Ionizations
Globular Proteins
Fibrous Proteins
Transmembrane Proteins
Primary Level of Globular Protein Structure