Q. What are 'Chaperones', recently seen in news?
Answer: They are group of proteins
Notes: Researchers at the S.N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences are using a Covalent Magnetic Tweezer (CMT) to investigate protein molecules and the role of chaperones in their folding. Chaperones, group of proteins, crucial for preventing misfolding and aggregation, assist in proper protein formation, particularly under stress. Major human chaperones include HSP70 and HSP90. Misfolded proteins can lead to diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and congenital cataracts, highlighting the importance of chaperones in cellular function.
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