Protein Binding Surfaces and Contacts

Protein binding surfaces and contacts help proteins recognize and attach to each other. These interfaces are the regions where two proteins meet and interact. They are important for many cell processes and for how proteins work together.

A protein-protein interface is not just a random touch poin...

Many biological processes depend on protein-protein interactions. In fact, a large number of proteins need to form protein complexes or oligomers to carry out their functions.

Sometimes, two or more identical proteins form a complex, such as this kinesin dimer.  In other cases, different proteins or polypeptides come together to form a fu...