Unfolded proteins in vivo have a great tendency to
form intramolecular and intermolecular aggregates.
Molecular chaperones prevent/reverse improper
associations, especially in multidomain and
multisubunit proteins.
Function by binding solvent-exposed hydrophobic
surfaces reversibly to promote proper folding
Many chaperones are ATPases.
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