Presentation - Hsp90

Question 1

Hsp90

Answer 1

Heat shock protein; ubiquitous and at high levels
Helps other proteins fold into the correct conformation
Stabilizes other proteins against heat stress
Very important
Critical role in proper function of eukaryotic signal transducers such as steroid receptors and tyrosine kinases

Question 2

Molecular chaperone

Answer 2

Protein that helps other proteins fold into the correct conformation
Especially useful after denaturization, during renaturization