Soluble proteins: size, shape and function

Trends Biochem Sci. 1993 Mar;18(3):65-8. doi: 10.1016/0968-0004(93)90153-e.

Abstract

Why are proteins so big? Why do cells build oligomeric proteins? A visual survey of the protein structures available in the Protein Data Bank sheds new light on these questions.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Proteins / chemistry*
  • Proteins / physiology*
  • Solubility
  • Structure-Activity Relationship

Substances

  • Proteins