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100 THE MIRACLE OF PROTEIN
The chaperone molecules in this picture are called GroEL-GroES com-
plex and are responsible for protein folding process. It is a miracle that
a molecule is capable of doing this job in a conscious manner.
It is crucial that the proteins are folded correctly. In case of
an error in protein folding, diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkin-
son’s, mad cow diseases, and cystic fibrosis ensue.
These are chaperone molecules called GroEL-GroES com-
plexes and are responsible for the protein folding. It is a breath-
taking miracle that a molecule can act so consciously.
It is crucial that the proteins are folded correctly. Any errors in protein
folding can lead to diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer. Chaperone
proteins play an important role in this duty.
