Eukaryotic cells are highly structured objects that make up the majority of life as we know it, including all animals, plants, and fungi. These cells build and maintain their own internal components, such as membrane-bound organelles like nuclei, which store genetic information, or mitochondria, which produce chemical energy. However, much remains unknown about how they…
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Molecular Bodyguards For Immature Membrane Proteins
When forming within cells, many proteins rely on the assistance of molecular protectors, so-called chaperones. They help the proteins to fold correctly and thus ensure the right final structure. The roles of chaperones in membrane protein folding have long remained unclear. Researchers at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, and at ETH Zurich have now shown…