Proteins (Serwer 1) Flashcards
Proteins of bone and dentin
- Collagen (type 1)
- Fibronectin
- Osteocalcin
- Osteopontin
- Bone sialoptotein
Major structural protein, 90% of total protein in bone and dentin
Collagen (type 1)
Helps direct formation of and needed to maintain collagen matrix in bone and dentin
Fibronectin
Minor in amount, but important in bone and dentin
- Osteocalcin
- Osteopontin
Glycoprotein of bone and dentin
Bone sialoprotein
Non-collagenous proteins constitute ____% of bone protein, ___% of them coming from serum, and ___% from bone cells. Functions are not well characterized.
- 10-15
- 25
- 75
Typical Composition of Bone and Percent by dry weight
- Hydroxyapatite (50-70%)
- Collagen (20-40%, mostly type 1)
- Non-collagen proteins (1-2%)
- Lipids (3%)
- Water (5-10%)
Polymers with 3D structures that promote functions including enzymatic activity and formation of essential structures
Proteins
Molecules that consist of repeating subunits
Polymers
The repeating subunit of a protein
Amino acid
The linkage between amino acids in a protein is _______.
An amide linkage
The primary structure of a protein is ________.
The sequence of amino acids
Rotation around the peptide bond is restricted by _____.
Resonance (partial double bond)
Describe secondary structure
3-dimensional, local
The rotation angles of the other two bonds are ________.
Sterically restricted
Spiral staircases with amino acid steps
Alpha helices
Alpha helices: ___ steps/turn, or interact ___ steps away
3.6
4
Alpha helices: ___ nm/residue
0.15
Alpha helices: Sidechains project _______
Up and out
Alpha helices: _____ handed
Right (rotates clockwise)
Alpha helices: ____ and ____ amino acids uncommon
- Pro
- Gly
Alpha helices: The donor-backbone _____ and acceptor-backbone _____ form a ______ bond
- Amide nitrogen
- Carbonyl oxygen
- Hydrogen