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heat shock protein [¦hēt ‚shäk ′prō‚tēn] (cell and molecular biology) Any of a group of proteins that are synthesized in the cytoplasm of cells as part of the heat shock response and act to protect the chromosomes from damage. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When cells heat up, he explains, protective molecules called heat-shock proteins spring into action. In one effort, researchers are targeting heat-shock proteins (HSPs). A retrospective analysis found that notable levels of antibodies against the heat-shock protein 60 (hsp60) were demonstrated in the patient's serum by ELISA. |
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