Cold temperatures may trigger shapeshifting in metamorphic proteins

Monday, March 10, 2025 - 14:14 in Biology & Nature

Metamorphic proteins can be thought of as the "shapeshifters" of human, animal and bacterial cells. Their ability to drastically switch between two different shapes enables them to adapt to changing environments and carry out diverse functions.

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