molecular chaperone

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Pronunciation

/məˈlɛk yə lər ˈʃæp əˌroʊn/

Definition

A protein that helps fold unfolded proteins or helps refold partially denatured proteins back to an active protein.

Etymology

Latin, from mōlē + -cula & Middle French, equivalent to chape + -eron

molecular chaperone
Accepted term: 22-Jun-2015