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What are the main protein types and their functions?
Posted June 22, 2020
Antibodies and ProteomicsEnzymesPeptide and OligonucleotideProtein
Answer
Proteins play a significantly important role in many biological processes. They are very versatile and have many functions in the body.
  • Enzymes: Catalyze biochemical reactions.
  • Transport proteins: Carry substances in the blood or lymph throughout the body.
  • Structural proteins: Construct different structures, like the cytoskeleton.
  • Hormones: Coordinate the activity of different body systems.
  • Defensive proteins: Protect the body from foreign pathogens.
  • Contractile proteins: Affect muscle contraction.
  • Storage proteins: Provide nourishment in early development of the embryo and the seeding.
Additional resources
Amplite® Fluorimetric Fluorescamine Protein Quantitation Kit *Blue Fluorescence*Amplite® Rapid Colorimetric Total Protein Thiol Quantitation Assay KitBranden, C. I., & Tooze, J. (2012). Introduction to protein structure. Garland Science.

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