Intrinsically Disordered Proteins Adaptively Reorganize Cellular Matter During Stress.
Trends Biochem Sci
; 42(6): 410-412, 2017 06.
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ABSTRACT
Intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) can protect cells from diverse stresses by forming higher order assemblies such as reversible aggregates or granules. Recently, Boothby et al. show that IDPs protect tardigrades against desiccation by forming a glass-like amorphous matrix, highlighting that material properties of disordered proteins can confer adaptation during stress.
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Estresse Fisiológico
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Proteínas Intrinsicamente Desordenadas
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En
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Trends Biochem Sci
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2017
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