Message boards : Rosetta@home Science : zero gravity, hi-magnetisim
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steveking Send message Joined: 16 Feb 14 Posts: 12 Credit: 977,116 RAC: 0 |
Does anyone know how zero gravity affects the folding of proteins? Or... how does a high magnetic field affect folding? |
Mark Send message Joined: 10 Nov 13 Posts: 40 Credit: 397,847 RAC: 0 |
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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