The Effect of Osmolytes on Protein Fibrillation

Osmolytes are small molecules that are exploited by cells as a protective system against stress conditions. They favour compact protein states which makes them stabilize globular proteins in vitro and promote folding. Conversely, this preference for compact states promotes aggregation of unstructure...

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Main Authors: Francesca Macchi, Maike Eisenkolb, Hans Kiefer, Daniel E. Otzen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/13/3/3801/