The role of metal ions in protein folding and structure is a critical topic to a range of scientists
in numerous fields, particularly those working in structural biology and bioinorganic …

This chapter deals with the interactions between metal ions and proteins. It provides the
definitions of" metalloprotein" and" metalcofactor" and describes the properties of the amino …

One of the most intriguing problems in the biological sciences is the question of how to
predict protein structure and function based on knowledge of a gene sequence. While …

While the toxicity of metals and metalloids, like arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead and
chromium, is undisputed, the underlying molecular mechanisms are not entirely clear …

Metals are commonly found as natural constituents of proteins. Since many such metals can
interact specifically with their corresponding unfolded proteins in vitro, cofactor-binding prior …

Copper is a redox–active transition metal ion required for the function of many essential
human proteins. For biosynthesis of proteins coordinating copper, the metal may bind …

Metal ions play important roles in many biological systems. In particular, metal ions are
required for the activity of a large number of enzymes and proteins. Metal ions are well …

Metal ions have a role in a variety of important functions in proteins including protein folding,
assembly, stability, conformational change, and catalysis. The presence or absence of a …

Publisher Summary Metal ions serve a variety of functions in proteins. The most important
function is to enhance the structural stability of the protein in the conformation required for …

Metal ions in metalloproteins are critical to the protein's function, structure, and stability.
Because numerous essential biological functions require metal ions and most of these …