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molecular chaperone |
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molecular chaperone [mə′lək·yə·lər ′shap·ə‚rän] (cell and molecular biology) Any of a class of cellular proteins involved in correct folding of certain polypeptide chains and their assembage into an oligomer. 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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Like an overprotective human caretaker, the molecular chaperone needs a nudge before it lets go. Since damaged proteins called aggregates are thought to play a role in many diseases, CytRx believes that activation of molecular chaperones could have therapeutic efficacy for a broad range of diseases. Since damaged proteins called aggregates are thought to play a role in many diseases, CytRx believes that activation of molecular chaperones could have therapeutic efficacy for a broad range of diseases. |
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