Denatured Proteins

Definition

Denatured proteins have lost their native shape and biological function due to stress factors like heat, pH changes, or chemicals.

Related terms

Enzymes:

These are proteins that act as catalysts within living cells, speeding up chemical reactions that take place in our bodies.

Amino Acids:

These are organic compounds that combine to form proteins. A protein's specific function depends on its particular arrangement of amino acids.

Protein Structure Levels (Primary/Secondary/Tertiary/Quaternary): This refers to how proteins fold and twist into specific three-dimensional shapes that are crucial to their function.