| Definition of 'protein folding' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) protein folding, folding
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
"understanding protein folding is the next step in deciphering the genetic code"
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| Definition of 'protein folding' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. protein folding
A rapid biochemical reaction involved in the formation of proteins. It begins even before a protein has been completely synthesized and proceeds through discrete intermediates (primary, secondary, and tertiary structures) before the final structure (quaternary structure) is developed.
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