Overview
Protein folding is a process in which proteins adopt specific three-dimensional structures that allow them to perform their biological functions within cells. Biophysics protein folding involves the application of physical principles to better understand the structure and dynamics of proteins. It combines the principles of chemistry, physics and molecular biology to elucidate the molecular basis of protein function. It is used to design and optimize medicines, study the structure of microbial cell walls, create new bio-based materials and develop efficient methods of protein production. Biophysics protein folding helps to uncover the fundamental principles that govern the folding process, which can aid in the development of therapies to treat disorders caused by protein misfolding.