(a) For many years it was difficult to determine the X-ray structures of proteins that are imbedded...

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(a) For many years it was difficult to determine the X-ray structures of proteins that are imbedded in membranes because, when they are extracted into an aqueous buffer, they denature. Explain why this denaturation occurs.

(b) In some cases, this denaturation can be prevented by extraction of the protein from the membrane with detergents (Sec. 20.5). Explain.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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