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What is the function of Chaperonins?
Explanation
Chaperonins like GroEL-GroES form barrel-shaped ATP-dependent chambers encapsulating nascent or misfolded polypeptides. They prevent aggregation and provide isolated environment facilitating proper folding to native conformation, essential under cellular stress conditions and heat shock.
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