Networks of protein fibers play important roles in living cells. To understand the dynamical behavior of these networks, ...

A grayscale ribbon representation of a protein with space filling representations of a steroid (orange) and β-lactamase active site (green). One of the hormone-binding protein switches Credit: Kirill ...

Proteins are essential macromolecules that play a crucial role in virtually all biological processes. They are the building blocks of life, performing a wide range of functions within organisms, from ...

A new LMU study shows how proteins function reliably even without a stable 3D structure – and the crucial importance not only of short sequence motifs, but also of the chemical characteristics. Many ...