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Disulfide Bridges
Summary
Disulfide bridges
are
covalent bonds
formed between the
sulfur atoms
of two
cysteine residues
within or between
protein molecules
, playing a crucial role in stabilizing their
three-dimensional structures
. These bonds are essential for the
proper folding
, stability, and function of many proteins, including enzymes and antibodies.
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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 63%
Organic Chemistry 38%
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