Chapter 5, Problem 29RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The roles played by the ribosome-associated chaperones, heat-shock protein (Hsp) 70, hsp90s, and chaperonins in protein folding.

Introduction:

Molecular chaperones belong to theprotein family, which assist in the correct folding of the newly formed polypeptide. They protect the unfolded protein from hydrophobic interactions, which may cause misfolding of proteins. They also refold the misfolded proteins.