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Thursday, August 13th, 2009
- The protein folding process is the process in which polypeptides fold into a functional three-dimensional structure from a random coil
- Each protein is initially an unfolded strand of amino acids. The polypeptide lacks any sort of structure until the amino acids react with each other to form a specific three-dimensional structure
- The specific amino acid sequence determines what role within the body the protein will play. The protein initially looks like a loose string lying on the ground undone but once folded it looks similar to a coiled spring
- When proteins fail to hold their structure the protein becomes inactive. It is believed that many diseases are a result of an accumulation of incorrect protein folding
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
- Protein plays an important role in virtually every biological process within the human body. Protein structure and function varies from structural function to bodily movement and development
- Protein benefits are much heralded in the worlds of health, fitness and medicine. Protein sources such as chicken, dairy, meat and legumes are an important part of the complete health picture of the individual
- Proteins structure and function consists of twenty different amino acids. Below you will find a list of different proteins and their functions
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