Prefoldin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prefoldin is a noun meaning Any of a family of proteins used in protein-folding complexes. A prefoldin molecule works as a transfer protein in conjunction with a molecule of chaperonin to form a chaperone complex and correctly fold other nascent proteins.
Meaning
Any of a family of proteins used in protein-folding complexes. A prefoldin molecule works as a transfer protein in conjunction with a molecule of chaperonin to form a chaperone complex and correctly fold other nascent proteins.
Example Sentences
The same attributes are found in a very similar eukaryotic cytosolic chaperone, prefoldin, which assists in binding cytoskeletal unfolded proteins.
Word Forms
- prefoldins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include foldon, chaperone, chaperonin, foldamer, chaperome, foldosome.
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