Protein machine

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-009582",
  "term": "Protein machine",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A large, multi-protein complex in which the constituent proteins work together in a coordinated manner to carry out a complex biological function. These assemblies often undergo conformational changes driven by energy sources like ATP hydrolysis, allowing them to perform mechanical-like tasks such as synthesis, degradation, or transport. The ribosome, which synthesizes proteins, and ATP synthase, which generates ATP, are classic examples of protein machines.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1161 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/protein-machine/"
}