A protein folding mystery solved: Study explains core packing fractions

A protein folding mystery solved: Study explains core packing fractions

In living organisms, every protein-a type of biological polymer consisting of hundreds of amino acids-carries out specific functions, such as catalysis, molecule transport, or DNA repair. To perform these functions, they must fold up into specific shapes. It's a complex process that's critical to life, and despite advances in the field, there remain many open questions about the process.