Caught In The Act - Protein 'Filmed' While Unfolding At Atomic Resolution

By combining low temperatures and NMR spectroscopy, the scientists visualized seven intermediate forms of the CylR2 protein while cooling it down from 25°C to -16°C. Their results show that the most instable intermediate form plays a key role in protein folding. The scientists' findings may contribute to a better understanding of how proteins adopt their structure and misfold during illness. Whether Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or Huntington's Chorea - all three diseases have one thing in common...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Genetics Source Type: news