Biochemistry - Proteins

This learning journey introduces the biochemistry of proteins, covering their structure from amino acids to stable forms. It also explores the classification of different types of proteins.


1. Chemistry and living systems

By Prof. Gerald W. Feigenson – Cornell University, USA

An excerpt from Introduction to biochemistry

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2. From amino acids, via peptides, to proteins

By Prof. Gerald W. Feigenson – Cornell University, USA

An excerpt from Amino acids and peptides

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3. Why do proteins have structures?

By Prof. Gerald W. Feigenson – Cornell University, USA

An excerpt from Protein structure principles

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4. Secondary structure of proteins

By Prof. Gerald W. Feigenson – Cornell University, USA

An excerpt from Observed protein structures

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5. A stable protein fold

By Prof. Gerald W. Feigenson – Cornell University, USA

An excerpt from Observed protein structures

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6. Multiple protein folds to a stable quaternary structure

By Prof. Gerald W. Feigenson – Cornell University, USA

An excerpt from Protein folds and IV structure

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7. Classification of proteins

By Prof. Gerald W. Feigenson – Cornell University, USA

An excerpt from Protein stability and folding

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