Protein biochemistry

What are the four levels of protein structure, and how does the 3D structure of a protein relate to its function?

4 classes of protein structure • Primary • Secondary • Tertiary • QuaternaryKEY PROTEIN FUNCTIONS • Accelerate reactions • Provide structural support • Send communication signals • Aid in cellular movement • Provide immune defense • Storage of nutrients (nitrogen) "Structure determines function."CLASSES OF PROTEIN STRUCTURE 1. Primary protein structure • Together, peptide bonds and amino acids form a polypeptide chain (aka a protein). • The primary structure of a protein determines its…

Why You Should Eat More Protein The Benefits of Eating Protein: -Aids in weight loss -Keeps your full, longer -Helps build lean muscle -Gives your body the building blocks for life Why You Should Eat More Protein… Today I want to talk about the power of protein and why you should eat more protein....

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- by Mike Smith

The first structure of a lipin enzyme, which carries out an important step in the production of triglycerides, the main reservoir for long-term energy storage, will help scientists to better understand how lipins regulate the production of triglycerides. Led by Mike Airola, Ph.D., of the Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences and Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University, the structure also provides scientists with insights as to why…