Download or read book Guidebook to Molecular Chaperones and Protein-Folding Catalysts written by Mary-Jane Gething and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 1997-11-27 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The precise shape of a protein is a crucial factor in its function. How do proteins become folded into the right conformation? Molecular chaperones and protein folding catalysts bind to developing polypeptides in the cytoplasm and ensure correct folding and transport. This Guidebook catalogues the latest information on nearly 200 of these molecules, including the important class of heat shock proteins; each entry is written by leading researchers in the field.