Encyclopedia

heat shock protein

Also found in: Dictionary, Medical.
(redirected from Heat shock proteins)

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.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
(2013) Differential response of heat shock proteins to uphill and downhill exercise in heart, skeletal muscle, lung and kidney tissues.
Among the many genes found in the transcriptome, the researchers identified 42 that they think may be responsible for synthesizing heat shock proteins. The researchers then compared gene expression patterns between L.
The 70 kDa family of proteins is the most abundant and thoroughly studied family of heat shock proteins [5].
Kroemer, "Heat shock proteins 27 and 70: anti-apoptotic proteins with tumorigenic properties," Cell Cycle, vol.
Small Heat Shock Proteins (sHSP): Structure and Chaperone Function_
GrayJr., "Extracellular heat shock proteins in cell signaling and immunity," Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, vol.
Molecular chaperones, including heat shock proteins, are common targets when evaluating an organism's response to environmental stress.
Heat shock proteins or factors are one of the best-characterized families of protective proteins that are usually upregulated after stress, offering cellular protection and survival [10,27-28].
The new biosensor uses heat shock proteins instead of the antibodies used in other tests.
Scientists have determined in female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, a carrier of yellow fever, that the insects protect themselves by producing heat shock proteins, which bolster the integrity of other proteins and enzymes, in turn helping the mosquitoes digest the blood meal and maintain their ability to produce eggs.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.