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High School

Life Science

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From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

HS-LS1-1

Protein Folding

في الببتيد المركب حديثا ، توجه التفاعلات بين الأحماض الأمينية المكونة له طيها إلى هيكل ثلاثي الأبعاد مستقر يسمى التشكل الأصلي ، وغالبا ما يكون شكله الوظيفي.
أولا ، تطوى سلسلة عديد الببتيد الخطية إلى حلزونات ألفا وألواح بيتا من خلال الترابط الهيدروجيني بين بقايا الأحماض الأمينية.
تتجمع السلاسل الجانبية الكارهة للماء التي تبرز من الحلزونات أو صفائح بيتا معا ، مما يزيل جزيئات الماء المحيطة. نتيجة لذلك ، يتم تعبئة عديد الببتيد في وسيط مطوي بشكل فضفاض مع نواة كارهة للماء.
تصنع المخلفات القطبية على السطح روابط هيدروجينية إضافية وتفاعلات أيونية ، بينما تشكل السيستين المجاورة روابط ثاني كبريتيد تساهمية لتثبيت البروتين في شكله الأصلي.
بالنسبة للبروتينات التي تحتوي على السيستين المتعدد ، يحفز إنزيم ثاني كبريتيد البروتين إيزوميراز التبادل السريع لمجموعات الثيول ، مما يتيح تكوين رابطة ثاني كبريتيد صحيحة.
لا تطوى معظم البروتينات من تلقاء نفسها وتساعدها بروتينات الصدمة الحرارية والملحقات.
تعمل هذه المرافقين الجزيئيين على تسريع عملية الطي عن طريق ربط الببتيد غير المطوي ومنع التراكم أو توفير بيئة مكروية حيث يمكن للببتيد أن ينثني إلى شكله الأصلي.

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طي البروتين

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البروتينات عبارة عن سلاسل من الأحماض الأمينية المرتبطة ببعضها البعض بواسطة روابط الببتيد. عند تركيب البروتين، ينطوي إلى شكل ثلاثي الأبعاد، وهو أمر بالغ الأهمية لوظيفته البيولوجية. التفاعلات بين الأحماض الأمينية المكونة لها توجه عملية طي البروتين، وبالتالي فإن بنية البروتين تعتمد بشكل أساسي على تسلسل الأحماض الأمينية.

بنية البروتين أمر بالغ الأهمية لوظيفته البيولوجية

تؤدي البروتينات مجموعة واسعة من الوظائف البيولوجية مثل تحفيز التفاعلات الكيميائية، وتوفير الدفاع المناعي، والتخزين، والنقل، والاتصالات الخلوية، والحركة، والدعم الهيكلي. تعتمد وظيفة البروتين في الغالب على التعرف على الجزيئات الأخرى وربطها، بشكل مشابه للقفل والمفتاح. ومن ثم فإن النشاط المحدد لكل بروتين يعتمد على بنيته الفريدة ثلاثية الأبعاد.

لكي يكون البروتين فعالاً، يجب أن يُطوى بدقة. تمر معظم البروتينات عبر عدة أشكال وسيطة قبل أن تتحول إلى البنية الأكثر استقرارًا ونشاطا بيولوجيًا. يمكن أن يؤدي اختلال البروتين إلى إضعاف الأداء العام للخلية. يؤدي تراكم البروتينات المطوية بشكل غير صحيح أو غير المطوية في البشر إلى التليف الكيسي، ومرض الزهايمر، ومرض باركنسون، والتصلب الجانبي الضموري، ومرض كروتزفيلد جاكوب.

المحددات الحاسمة لبنية البروتين

تتكون البروتينات من سلسلة واحدة أو أكثر من الأحماض الأمينية تسمى عديدات الببتيد. يتم تصنيع البولي ببتيد كسلسلة خطية تنطوي بسرعة على نفسها لتشكل بنية ثلاثية الأبعاد. أحيانًا يتم استخدام مصطلحي عديد الببتيد والبروتين بالتبادل، ولكن الأكثر شيوعًا هو أن عديد الببتيد المنطوي الذي يمكنه أداء وظيفة بيولوجية يسمى البروتين. عادة ما يتم وصف بنية البروتين على أربعة مستويات: الابتدائي والثانوي والثالث والرباعي. تنطوى معظم عديدات الببتيد لتكوين بنية ثلاثية كروية مدمجة، مثل الهيموجلوبين، وهو البروتين الذي يحمل الأكسجين في الدم. تشكل بعض البروتينات مثل الكيراتين أليافًا طويلة وتوجد عادة في الشعر والأظافر. البروتينات الكروية قابلة للذوبان في الماء، على عكس البروتينات الليفية.

تسلسل الأحماض الأمينية في سلسلة البولي ببتيد هو المحدد الأساسي لبنيتها. يحدد تسلسل الأحماض الأمينية نوع وموقع الهياكل الثانوية. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، يتم تثبيت البنية الثلاثية الشاملة للبروتين في الغالب عن طريق الروابط الكيميائية بين السلاسل الجانبية للأحماض الأمينية - المجموعات الكيميائية الفريدة التي تميز الأحماض الأمينية عن بعضها البعض. تكون هذه السلاسل الجانبية إما مشحونة (إيجابيًا أو سلبيًا)، أو غير مشحونة قطبيًا، أو غير قطبية.

تتمتع الأحماض الأمينية بخصائص فيزيائية وكيميائية فريدة تعتمد على مجموعات السلسلة الجانبية الخاصة بها. على سبيل المثال، تتفاعل الأحماض الأمينية القطبية والمشحونة مع الماء لتكوين روابط هيدروجينية وتسمى محبة للماء. في المقابل، تتجنب الأحماض الأمينية غير القطبية التفاعل مع الماء وتسمى كارهة للماء. ومن ثم، عندما يتم طي البروتين في بيئة خلوية، يتم دفن السلاسل الجانبية من الأحماض الأمينية الكارهة للماء في قلب البروتين بعيدًا عن البيئة المحيطة المائية المحيطة. وفي المقابل، فإن السلاسل الجانبية للأحماض الأمينية المحبة للماء مكشوفة على سطح البروتين.

تؤدي الأحماض الأمينية الكارهة للماء والمعبأة بإحكام في قلب البروتين إلى تكوين تفاعلات فان دير فالس الضعيفة بين مجموعات السلسلة الجانبية. تضفي قوى فان دير فالس هذه ثباتًا إضافيًا على البروتين المنطوي. تكون الأحماض الأمينية القطبية المكشوفة على سطح البروتين حرة في تكوين روابط هيدروجينية مع جزيئات الماء أو سلاسل جانبية أخرى من الأحماض الأمينية القطبية. توجد الأحماض الأمينية الموجبة والسالبة الشحنة أيضًا على السطح الخارجي للبروتين، حيث تشكل روابط أيونية مع أحماض أمينية أخرى مجاورة ذات شحنة معاكسة.

تتشكل روابط ثاني كبريتيد بين مجموعتين من السلفهيدريل، أو SH، على الحمض الأميني السيستين. هذا تفاعل قوي يعمل كتعزيز البروتين المنطوي. تعمل روابط ثاني كبريتيد على تثبيت البروتين المنطوي في شكله ثلاثي الأبعاد الأكثر تفضيلاً. يعتمد الطي الصحيح للبروتين أيضًا على عوامل أخرى فيالبيئة المحيطة الخلوية مثل الرقم الهيدروجيني وتركيز الملح ودرجة الحرارة وما إلى ذلك. يؤثر تغيير الظروف الفيزيائية والكيميائية في بيئة البروتين على التفاعلات الكيميائية التي تربط البروتين معًا ويمكن أن يتسبب في اختلال البروتين. أو تتكشف وتفقد وظيفتها البيولوجية، وهي عملية تعرف باسم تمسخ البروتين.
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البروتينات عبارة عن سلاسل من الأحماض الأمينية مرتبطة ببعضها البعض بواسطة روابط الببتيد. عند التوليف ، ينثني البروتين إلى شكل ثلاثي الأبعاد ، وهو أمر بالغ الأهمية ل ...

Education

JoVE Core

Cell Biology

بيولوجيا الخلية

Unit 1

الوحدة الأولى

Protein Structure

بنية البروتين

KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

المصطلحات والمفاهيم الأساسية

how amino acid sequence shapes proteins

Proteins get their shape from the order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. After a protein is made, the chain folds into a three-dimensional form that is needed for it to work. The way amino acids interact with one another guides this folding.

Protein structure matters because proteins do many jobs in cells. They can speed up chemical reactions, help with immune defense, store materials, carry substances, send cell signals, support movement, and provide structure. A protein usually works by binding to another molecule, much like a lock and key. That is why its specific three-dimensional shape is so important.

To be functional, a protein must fold correctly. Many proteins pass through several intermediate forms before reaching the most stable and biologically active shape. When proteins misfold, they can disrupt cell function. In humans, misfolded or unfolded proteins are linked with cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

Proteins are made of one or more amino acid chains called polypeptides. A polypeptide starts as a linear chain and then folds quickly into a three-dimensional structure. The words polypeptide and protein are sometimes used interchangeably, but a folded polypeptide that can do a job is usually called a protein. Protein structure is often described at four levels: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.

Most polypeptides fold into a compact, globular tertiary structure. Hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in blood, is an example. Some proteins, such as keratins, form long fibers and are found in hair and nails. Globular proteins are usually soluble in water, while fibrous proteins are not.

The amino acid sequence is the main factor that determines protein shape. It helps decide where secondary structures form and how the full tertiary structure develops. Side chains, the chemical groups that make amino acids different from one another, stabilize the folded protein. These side chains may be charged, polar but uncharged, or non-polar.

Polar and charged amino acids interact with water and are called hydrophilic. Non-polar amino acids avoid water and are called hydrophobic. When a protein folds in a cell, hydrophobic side chains are usually buried in the core, away from water, while hydrophilic side chains stay on the surface. Tight packing in the hydrophobic core creates weak Van der Waals interactions that help stabilize the structure.

Hydrophilic side chains on the outside can form hydrogen bonds with water or with other polar side chains. Positively and negatively charged amino acids can also form ionic bonds with nearby oppositely charged amino acids. Another strong bond, called a disulfide bond, forms between two sulfhydryl, or SH, groups on cysteine. This bond helps lock the protein into its most stable three-dimensional shape.

Protein folding also depends on the cell’s environment. pH, salt concentration, and temperature can affect the chemical interactions that hold a protein together. If these conditions change, a protein may misfold or unfold and lose its function. This process is called protein denaturation.

How Amino Acid Sequence Shapes Proteins

what are proteins?

Protein Building Blocks and Folding

Proteins are built from amino acids linked by peptide bonds. Long chains of amino acids are often called polypeptides, and the terms proteins and polypeptides are sometimes used the same way. In this context, polypeptides with a molecular weight below 10,000 daltons are called polypeptides, while proteins have a higher molecular weight. Very short chains with fewer than 20 amino acids are called peptides or oligopeptides. Amino acids are the basic units of proteins. Each amino acid has a...

protein organization

Protein Folding Levels and Bonds

Proteins are built from amino acids and folded into shapes that support many cell jobs. They help with DNA replication, molecular transport, catalysis, and structural support. Their function depends on how their amino acids are arranged and folded. Protein structure is organized in levels. The primary structure is the amino acid sequence in a polypeptide chain. Amino acids are joined by peptide bonds, and the chain has two ends: the amino terminus, or N-terminus, and the carboxyl terminus, or...

protein folding

Proteins get their shape from the order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain. After a protein is made, the chain folds into a three-dimensional form that is needed for it to work. The way amino acids interact with one another guides this folding. Protein structure matters because proteins do many jobs in cells. They can speed up chemical reactions, help with immune defense, store materials, carry substances, send cell signals, support movement, and provide structure. A protein usually works...

protein families

Protein Families and Superfamilies

Protein families and superfamilies group proteins with shared features. These groups help scientists organize proteins by common structure, function, or evolutionary history. The classification can show how related proteins are connected across different organisms. A protein family usually includes proteins that are closely related. A superfamily is a broader group that can include several families with more distant relationships. These categories help explain why some proteins share similar...

conservation of protein domains

Protein Domains Shared Across Proteins

Protein domains are shared structural and functional parts of proteins. A domain is a region that can often be found in more than one protein, even when the full proteins are different. This conservation means that a protein domain may keep a similar shape or role across related proteins. Because of that, scientists can compare proteins by looking for domains that stay the same. Conserved domains help reveal how proteins are related and how they may work. The topic of protein domain...

globular and fibrous proteins

Protein Shapes: Globular vs Fibrous

Proteins can have globular or fibrous shapes, and these shapes help explain how they work in the body. Globular proteins are compact and usually fold into rounded forms. Fibrous proteins are long, extended molecules that often provide support and structure. The shape of a protein is tied to its function. Globular proteins often take part in chemical jobs in cells, while fibrous proteins are better suited for strength and stability. These structural differences make the two groups easy to...

intrinsically disordered proteins

Flexible Protein Regions and Disorder

Intrinsically disordered proteins have flexible regions that do not settle into one fixed shape. Instead, these proteins can remain dynamic and change form as they move through the cell. This flexibility is an important part of their structure and function. Many proteins need a stable folded shape to work properly. Intrinsically disordered proteins are different because they may lack a single rigid structure under normal conditions. Their shifting shape can help them take part in cell...

protein complex assembly

Protein Complex Formation and Function

Protein complex formation explains how proteins join together to carry out specific jobs in cells. These groups are called protein complexes, and they can form in more than one way. Some complexes are homomeric, which means they contain the same kind of protein subunit. Others are heteromeric, which means they contain different protein subunits. The assembly process helps show how protein shape and subunit choice affect function. When proteins combine, the resulting complex can behave...

conjugated proteins

Conjugated Proteins and Their Bound Groups

Conjugated proteins are proteins that include a nonprotein part called a prosthetic group. This added group helps give the protein its full structure or function. The video explains how the protein part and the bound group work together. Several common types of conjugated proteins are named by the kind of group attached. Nucleoproteins contain nucleic acids. Glycoproteins contain carbohydrate groups, and lipoproteins contain lipid groups. Other examples include phosphoproteins, which have...

amyloid fibrils

Amyloid Fibrils and Protein Aggregation

Amyloid fibrils are protein aggregates with a very specific structure. They are made when proteins misfold and stick together in long, ordered fibers. This structure makes them different from many other protein clumps. Amyloid fibrils are important in biology because they are linked to protein aggregation. Protein aggregation means proteins build up into groups instead of staying properly folded and separate. In many cases, this process is associated with disease and abnormal cell function. <br...

key terms and concepts

Learn how amino acid sequence, side-chain interactions, and cell conditions shape protein structure, stability, and function in high school biology.

How Amino Acid Sequence Shapes Proteins | JoVE K12

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Structure and Function

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Structural Protein Function

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The process of breathing, inhaling and exhaling, involves the coordinated movement of the chest wall, the lungs, and the muscles that move them. Two ...

Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on functions at the organism system level such as nutrient uptake, water delivery, and organism movement in response to neural stimuli. An example of an interacting system could be an artery depending on the proper function of elastic tissue and smooth muscle to regulate and deliver the proper amount of blood within the circulatory system.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include interactions and functions at the molecular or chemical reaction level.]

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What is Homeostasis?

Maintaining homeostasis requires that the body continuously maintain its internal conditions. Each physiological condition has a particular set point, ...

Negative and Positive Feedback

Homeostatic Imbalance

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment within the body, which is crucial for the proper functioning of cells, tissues, organs, ...

pH Homeostasis

Acid-base homeostasis is essential for maintaining normal physiological activities in humans. The pH of various body fluids is strictly regulated because ...

Positive and Negative Feedback Loops

Animal organs and organ systems constantly adjust to internal and external changes through a process called homeostasis (&#34;steady state&#34;). Examples ...

Plan and conduct an investigation to provide evidence that feedback mechanisms maintain homeostasis. [Clarification Statement: Examples of investigations could include heart rate response to exercise, stomate response to moisture and temperature, and root development in response to water levels.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include the cellular processes involved in the feedback mechanism.]

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How Amino Acid Sequence Shapes Proteins

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