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We CAN unfold Proteins if they Were Folded Flashcards

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Proteins can be unfolded

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Denatured

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3 Characteristics of unfolding proteins

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1: Lost most levels of structure
2: Adopts random coil conformation
3: Maintains the primary amino acid sequence

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Denaturing agents

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Interferes with the FORCES✊🏻 that stabilize protein folding

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Denaturing Agents

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Heat (irreversible) 
Agitation
pH
B-mercaptoethanol
Detergents
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Target

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H-bonding, hydrophobic interac. 
H-bonding, hydrophobic interac. 
Salt bridge 
Disulfide bond 
Hydrophobic interac.
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