Protein folding

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-022597",
  "term": "Protein folding",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Protein Folding",
  "definition": "1. The change in structure whereby a polypeptide assumes its functional shape or conformation. This is a process that occurs during either protein biosynthesis or protein reconstitution. Polypeptide chains assume their correct three-dimensional conformation through discrete intermediate (primary, secondary, and tertiary) structures prior to the development final quaternary structure.\n\n2. Processes involved in the formation of tertiary protein structure.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "NLM Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/protein-folding/"
}