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Quaternary structure
It is the association of two o more subunits to form a complex.
Interacting surfaces must have same and chemical complementarity.
Hemoglobin - an example of quaternary structure
It has multiple subunits (monomers) associated to form a complex (multimer)
Subunits are held together in the complex by weak forces that hold each subunit into its folded shape.
What is denaturation?
The partial or complete unfolding of a protein due to loss of key interactions within the folded structure.
When a protein is a drug, denaturation is an expensive mistake for a pharmacists to make
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