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Globular proteins are one of two types of proteins, the other being Fibrous proteins. Globular proteins have a compact and relatively spherical structure. Globular proteins are soluble in water and tend to be involved in metabolic functions, as opposed to fibrous proteins which tend to have a structual role. The [[Polypeptide|polypeptide]] chain of a globular protein can be folded into regions of α-helical or β-sheet structures forming the secondary structure of the protein. The secondary structure can be majoritively α-helical, majoritively β-sheet or a combination of both the structures. These [[Secondary structure|sec]][[Secondary structure|ondary structures]]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> are then folded on one another to form the globular </span>[[Tertiary structure|tertiary structure]]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> of the protein. </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">α-helix and β-sheet regions contain random coils forming irregular structured regions which allows for the polypeptide chain to fold in a unique way. This means that every globular protein has a unique tertiary structure which is specific to the function of that protein.</span> | Globular proteins are one of two types of proteins, the other being [[Fibrous_protein|Fibrous proteins]]. Globular proteins have a compact and relatively spherical structure. Globular proteins are soluble in water and tend to be involved in metabolic functions, as opposed to fibrous proteins which tend to have a structual role. The [[Polypeptide|polypeptide]] chain of a globular protein can be folded into regions of α-helical or β-sheet structures forming the secondary structure of the protein. The secondary structure can be majoritively α-helical, majoritively β-sheet or a combination of both the structures. These [[Secondary structure|sec]][[Secondary structure|ondary structures]]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> are then folded on one another to form the globular </span>[[Tertiary structure|tertiary structure]]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;"> of the protein. </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">The </span><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">α-helix and β-sheet regions contain random coils forming irregular structured regions which allows for the polypeptide chain to fold in a unique way. This means that every globular protein has a unique tertiary structure which is specific to the function of that protein.</span> | ||
Common globular proteins include [[Haemoglobin|haemoglobin]], [[Myoglobin|myoglobin]], [[Immunoglobulin|immunoglobin]] and [[Insulin|insulin]]. <ref>Hardin, J, Bertoni, G &amp; Kleinsmith, LJ 2012, Becker's World of the Cell, 8th edn, Pearson Bejamin Cummings. p.51</ref> | Common globular proteins include [[Haemoglobin|haemoglobin]], [[Myoglobin|myoglobin]], [[Immunoglobulin|immunoglobin]] and [[Insulin|insulin]]. <ref>Hardin, J, Bertoni, G &amp;amp; Kleinsmith, LJ 2012, Becker's World of the Cell, 8th edn, Pearson Bejamin Cummings. p.51</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 11:17, 6 December 2017
Globular proteins are one of two types of proteins, the other being Fibrous proteins. Globular proteins have a compact and relatively spherical structure. Globular proteins are soluble in water and tend to be involved in metabolic functions, as opposed to fibrous proteins which tend to have a structual role. The polypeptide chain of a globular protein can be folded into regions of α-helical or β-sheet structures forming the secondary structure of the protein. The secondary structure can be majoritively α-helical, majoritively β-sheet or a combination of both the structures. These secondary structures are then folded on one another to form the globular tertiary structure of the protein. The α-helix and β-sheet regions contain random coils forming irregular structured regions which allows for the polypeptide chain to fold in a unique way. This means that every globular protein has a unique tertiary structure which is specific to the function of that protein.
Common globular proteins include haemoglobin, myoglobin, immunoglobin and insulin. [1]
References
- ↑ Hardin, J, Bertoni, G &amp; Kleinsmith, LJ 2012, Becker's World of the Cell, 8th edn, Pearson Bejamin Cummings. p.51