Human Biochemistry Volume 2 - Murray R. 1993

Special Topics
Contractile and Structural Proteins
Introduction

In addition to their catalytic role, protein molecules perform other crucial Functions in biological systems. Their involvement in signal regulation, transmission, and recognition has been discussed in previous chapters. Protein molecules also play essential transducer and structural roles in living systems. Some of these functions, which stem from the fibrous nature of certain Proteins, are examined in this chapter.



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