Proteiinikytkentöjen
Proteiinikytkennät, known in English as protein interactions, refer to the physical contacts that occur between two or more protein molecules. These interactions are fundamental to virtually every cellular process, dictating the formation of protein complexes, the regulation of enzyme activity, signal transduction pathways, and the structural integrity of cells. Proteins rarely function in isolation; instead, they assemble into intricate networks that orchestrate complex biological functions.
The specificity of protein interactions is determined by the three-dimensional structure of the interacting proteins, particularly
Studying protein interactions is crucial for understanding cellular mechanisms and disease pathogenesis. Various experimental techniques, including