Biophysicists have elucidated why unexpected structures can sometimes arise during protein design. Artificially designed proteins are usually based on building blocks that obey strict rules of ...

Chloroplasts evolved from a cyanobacterial endosymbiont that resided within a eukaryotic cell. Due to their prokaryotic heritage, chloroplast outer membranes contain transmembrane β-barrel proteins.

Every cell depends on proteins to function and stay healthy. These proteins are made inside the cell from amino acids but ...

According to Tufts Medical Center, eating protein is important. Every cell in the body contains protein. You need protein to help your body repair cells and make new ones. Protein is also important ...

HPLC-MS analysis identified hundreds of components in Androctonus scorpion venoms, with disulfide-rich peptides being abundant. All three scorpion venoms exhibited hyaluronidase activity, while ...