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Message 79696 - Posted: 7 Mar 2016, 2:59:49 UTC

Does anyone know how zero gravity affects the folding of proteins? Or... how does a high magnetic field affect folding?
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Message 79735 - Posted: 8 Mar 2016, 23:06:39 UTC
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Well since astronauts survive in space I would assume their proteins are folding OK. The hydrophobic forces/hydrogen bonds/charges remain the same and so the fold is probably the same. Gravity changes what is up and down, not a concern in protein folding.

As for magnetic fields, maybe an issue with metal co-factors, but otherwise wouldn't think much difference
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