Globular proteins

Definition

Globular proteins are spherical, water-soluble proteins with a compact and densely folded structure. They play a wide variety of roles in biological processes, including as enzymes, hormones, and antibodies.

Related terms

Enzymes:

Proteins that act as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in cells without being consumed in the process.

Hormones:

Chemical messengers produced by glands that regulate physiological activities by signaling distant organs.

Antibodies:

Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and neutralize foreign substances like bacteria and viruses