Autochaperone
Autochaperone
Autochaperone (pronunciation: /ˌɔːtoʊˈtʃæpəroʊn/) is a term used in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to describe a protein that can facilitate its own folding without the assistance of other chaperone proteins.
Etymology
The term "Autochaperone" is derived from the Greek words "auto" meaning self, and "chaperone" which is a term used in biology to refer to proteins that assist in the folding of other proteins.
Function
Autochaperones are unique in that they can facilitate their own folding, a process that is crucial for the proper function of proteins. This is in contrast to most proteins, which require the assistance of other proteins, known as chaperones, to fold correctly. Autochaperones are thought to have evolved this ability as a way to ensure their proper function under conditions where chaperone proteins may be scarce or unavailable.
Related Terms
- Protein folding: The process by which a protein structure assumes its functional shape or conformation.
- Chaperone: Proteins that assist the covalent folding or unfolding and the assembly or disassembly of other macromolecular structures.
- Molecular Biology: The branch of biology that deals with the molecular basis of biological activity.
- Biochemistry: The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Autochaperone
- Wikipedia's article - Autochaperone
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