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







































