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Final Antifreeze proteins

Here’s my final sculpture of antifreeze proteins and the description that went with them: PDB ID: 1EWW, 2PY2 Ally Kershner Antifreeze proteins are found in many plants and animals that live in polar habitats. They prevent freezing by binding to … Continue reading

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Proteasome

Proteasomes break down other proteins. They help keep the cell free of damaged proteins as well as allowing the cell to  recycle parts of proteins that it no longer uses. In this image, the yellow and red core is where … Continue reading

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