eiwitdegradatie
Eiwitdegradatie, also known as protein degradation, refers to the process by which proteins are broken down into smaller peptides or amino acids. This is a fundamental biological process that occurs in all living organisms. Proteins are essential for a vast array of cellular functions, and their continuous turnover is crucial for maintaining cellular health and adapting to changing conditions.
There are several mechanisms by which proteins are degraded. One primary pathway in eukaryotic cells is the
In prokaryotic organisms, protein degradation primarily occurs through proteases, which are enzymes that directly cleave peptide