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    chaperone
    /ˈʃapərəʊn/

    noun

    • 1. a person who accompanies and looks after another person or group of people.

    verb

    • 1. accompany and look after or supervise: "she chaperoned the children at all times"

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  2. vajiramandravi.com › prelims-pointers › chaperonesWhat are Chaperones? - Vajiram & Ravi

    Jul 15, 2024 · Chaperones are a group of proteins that have functional similarity and assist in protein folding. They are proteins that have the ability to prevent non-specific aggregation by binding to non-native proteins. After the new protein chain has been shaped correctly, chaperones move on.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Heat_shock_proteinHeat shock protein - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · Heat shock proteins ( HSPs) are a family of proteins produced by cells in response to exposure to stressful conditions. They were first described in relation to heat shock, [1] but are now known to also be expressed during other stresses including exposure to cold, [2] UV light [3] and during wound healing or tissue remodeling. [4] .

  4. www.iasgyan.in › daily-current-affairs › chaperoneStudy of Chaperone & Protein Folding: Single-molecule Techniques

    Jul 16, 2024 · Chaperones are a diverse group of proteins that play crucial roles in maintaining cellular homeostasis by assisting the folding, assembly, translocation, and degradation of other proteins within the cell.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ProteinProtein - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · The sequence of amino acid residues in a protein is defined by the sequence of a gene, which is encoded in the genetic code. In general, the genetic code specifies 20 standard amino acids; but in certain organisms the genetic code can include selenocysteine and—in certain archaea — pyrrolysine.

  7. www.medscape.org › viewarticle › 741605AAP Issues Guidelines on Chaperone Use During Pediatric Exam

    4 days ago · It is advisable that male clinicians have a chaperone for the female anorectal, genital, or breast examination. Chaperones can be indicated for same-sex examinations. The patient's wishes and comfort should determine the sex of the chaperone. The chaperone should be a nurse or medical assistant.

  8. www.theaustralian.com.au › weekend-australianWhat age do children no longer need a chaperone ... - The ...

    Jul 18, 2024 · That word is chaperone. It is uttered when parents are typically aged in their mid-forties and their offspring is around 16. I have a theory that the word chaperone lies dormant, stored in the ...

  9. www.cell.com › molecular-cell › fulltextChaperones in concert: Orchestrating co-translational protein ...

    Jul 11, 2024 · Chaperones act on proteins as they emerge from the ribosome exit tunnel during synthesis, binding the growing polypeptide “nascent chain” to facilitate folding before protein synthesis is complete (“co-translational folding”).