Disease: Huntington’s Disease (200 words) How does the altered protein structure/function lead to changes at the cellular and/or organismal level? How do these changes underlie the disease symptoms? Explain how the mutated protein disrupts cellular, physiological, and/or organismal function. In other words, how do cells function differently because of this mutation? If relevant, how do organs function differently?
Proteins
We generally tend to think of proteins only from a dietary lens, as a component of what we eat. However, they are among the most important and abundant organic macromolecules in the human body, with diverse structures and functions. Every cell contains thousands and thousands of proteins, each with specific functions. Some help in the formation of cellular membrane or walls, some help the cell to move, others act as messages or signals and flow seamlessly from one cell to another, carrying information.
Protein Expression
The method by which living organisms synthesize proteins and further modify and regulate them is called protein expression. Protein expression plays a significant role in several types of research and is highly utilized in molecular biology, biochemistry, and protein research laboratories.
Disease: Huntington’s Disease (200 words)
How does the altered protein structure/function lead to changes at the cellular and/or organismal level? How do these changes underlie the disease symptoms? Explain how the mutated protein disrupts cellular, physiological, and/or organismal function. In other words, how do cells function differently because of this mutation? If relevant, how do organs function differently?
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