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Step 1: Heat shock proteins (HSPs) are a class of proteins that are produced by cells in response to stressful conditions, such as heat shock, cold shock, oxidative stress, and heavy metals. Show more…
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Figure 37.5 Heat shock proteins (HSP) are so named because they help refold misfolded proteins. In response to increased temperature (a theat shock"), heat shock proteins are activated by release from the NR/HSP complex. At the same time, transcription of HSP genes is activated. Why do you think the cell responds to a heat shock by increasing the activity of proteins that help refold misfolded proteins?
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