Biopolym. Cell. 2001; 17(5):356-362.
http://dx.doi.org/10.7124/bc.0005C5
Reviews
Chaperonins
1Erko V. N.
  1. Institute of Plant Physiology and Genetics, NAS of Ukraine
    31/17, Vasylkivska, Kyiv, Ukraine, 03022

Abstract

This review is devoted to the progress made during the last decade towards understanding of basic mechanisms of post-translational protein folding in bacteria. Particular investigation was done on the role of chaperonins, their structure and mechanism of action in facilitating protein folding. The specificity of chaperonins in respect to the existence of multiple genes for chaperonins in some bacteria is discussed.
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