misfolding

Speech parts

1. misfolding - Noun

2. misfolding - Verb

Meaning

misfolding

present participle of misfold

misfolding (plural misfoldings)

An incorrect folding (especially of a protein)

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Examples

As in yeast, the prion-like domain of TDP-43 has been shown to be both necessary and sufficient for protein misfolding and aggregation. Source: Internet

In addition, this ER stress may cause the misfolding of protein. Source: Internet

In this way, the prion acts as a template to guide the misfolding of more proteins into prion form. Source: Internet

The misfolding of TDP-43 is largely directed by its prion-like domain. Source: Internet

The project aims to understand protein misfolding and accelerate drug design for disease research. Source: Internet

These mutations promote the misfolding of the proteins into a prion-like conformation. Source: Internet

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