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How do ionic detergents affect protein molecules?
Posted July 28, 2021
Plasma MembraneBioconjugation
Answer

Ionic detergents are capable of denaturing protein molecules irreversibly by breaking the intra- and intermolecular interactions. This alters the protein’s charge and structure and destroys their inherent biological activity.  

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