Protein classification
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The document details the classification and structure of proteins, highlighting their significance in biological functions such as enzymatic activity, transportation, defense, and structural composition. It explains the different levels of protein structure—primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary—and classifies proteins based on shape into globular and fibrous types, as well as their functions like catalytic, regulatory, and immune proteins. Additionally, it provides examples and references for further reading on protein structure and classification.
Protein classification
- 1. Classification of Proteins Aamir Ali Khan M.Phil Biochemistry Head of pathology department Northwest institute of health sciences 1
- 2. Contents Introduction Importance Levels in protein structure Classification References 2
- 3. Introduction Protein name is derived form a Greek word PROTOS which means “the first or the supreme. Protein are extremely complicated and nitrogenous molecule made up of variable number of amino acid residue joined to each other by a specific covalent bond called peptide bond. 20 amino acid which have been found to occur in all proteins, known as standard amino acid. 3
- 4. Proteins make up about 15% of the mass of the average person Enzyme act as a biological catalyst Storage and transporte – Haemoglobin Defenece -Antibodies Hormones – Insulin Ligaments and arteries (mainly formes by elastin Protein) Muscle – Proteins in the muscle respond to nerve impulses by changing the packing of their molecules (Actin and myosin) Hair, nails and skin: Protein keratin as main component Why are proteins important to us: 4
- 5. Levels in Protein structure Majority of protein are compact and highly convoluted molecules. Each polypeptide assumes at least three levels of structural organization termed as primery,secondary and tertiary structure. Proteins which possess more than one polypeptide chain in their molecule also possess a fourth structure called quaternary structure 5
- 6. Chemistry of Protein Structure Primary Secondary Tertiary Quaternary Assembly Folding Packing Interaction STRUCTURE PROCESS 6
- 7. Primary structure The sequence of amino acid residues along the peptide is called primary structure of the peptide. It also include the determination of the number of amino acid residues in a peptide chain. Shows whether the peptide chain is open, cyclic or branched. Primary structure is linear, ordered and 1 dimensional. Written from amino end to carboxyl end that is N to C. primary structure of human insulin CHAIN 1: GIVEQ CCTSI CSLYQ LENYC N CHAIN 2: FVNQH LCGSH LVEAL YLVCG ERGFF YTPKT 7
- 8. Secondary Structure Primary structure shows that peptide are quite straight and extended. X-rays diffraction on protein crystals shows that polypeptide chain tend to twist or coil upon themselves. The folding of the polypeptide chain into specific coiled structure held together by H bonds is called secondary structure of protein. Secondary structure may take one of the following form. 1. Alpha – Helix 2. Beta Pleated Sheet 3. Loop or Coil Conformation 4. Super secondary motifs 8
- 9. Alpha(α)- Helix 1. It is a clockwise rodlike spiral shape . 2. Formed by intrachain Hydrogen bonding between C=O group of each amino acid and NH2 group that is present 4 residue ahead. 3. Protein have great strength and elasticity. 4. Can easily be stretched due to tight coiling. 9
- 10. β- Pleated Sheath 1. 5 to 10 amino acid in this structure line up side by side just like a sheath of cloth can be folded again and again 2. Hydrogen bond present between the peptide strands that is interstrand. 3. This form is fully expended and can't be further stretched and they are inelastic 10
- 11. Loop or Coil Conformation 1. Present mainly in globular protein. 2. Connect two Alpha helix or Beta sheath. 3. Present in those area where bend is required. 11
- 12. Super secondary Motifs 1. Present in Globular protein. 2. This structure form when two beta pleated sheath are connected to each other by an alpha helix. 3. For example β-α-β supersecondary motif 12
- 13. Tertiary structure 1. The tertiary structure mean the overall conformation of a polypeptide. 2. Myoglobin chain is when fully extended its length is 20 time than is width. 3. X-rays diffraction show that its structure is just like a foot ball i.e. globular. 4. The globular structure is due to folding and refolding 13
- 14. Quaternary Structure 1. Formed by those protein having more than one peptide chain subunit. 2. Each peptide have its own primary, secondary, and tertiary structure. 3. The number and arrangement of the over all structure of the peptide subunit is called quaternary structure. 4. For example structure of Hemoglobin. 14
- 15. Classification based on shape Depend upon the axial ratio the protein are classify into two type of protein. 1. Globular protein 2. Fibrous protein 15
- 16. Fibrous Protein Axial ratio more than 10. Long thread like molecule. Their helical strands mainly form fibers. These protein are insoluble in water. Form structure of the tissue Present where support is required. Example 1. Collagen 2. Elastin 3. Keratin 16
- 17. Globular Protein Axial ratio less than 10. Spheroid or ovoid in shape. Enzyme are mostly globular in shape. Subdivided into two type of protein… 1. Albumins: Water soluble. 2. Globulin: Soluble in dilute salt solution. 17
- 18. Classification based upon Function Catalytic Protein: These are enzyme which may be simple or conjugated. 1. Alkaline phosphatase 2. Alanine trasaminase Regulatory or Hormonal protein: Many protein and peptide acts as Hormone. 1. Insulin 2. Growth Hormone Structural Protein: Contribute to the structure of the tissue. 1. Collagen 2. Elastin 18
- 19. Continue… Transport Protein: Serve to carry substances. 1. Transferrin carry Iron 2. Hemoglobin carry Oxygen Immune Protein: Serve in defense mechanism 1. Immunoglobulin, IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD,IgE Contractile Protein: Takes part in the muscle contrection. 1. Actin 2. Myosin 19
- 20. Continue… Genetic Protein: Protein present in combination with nucleic acid. 1. Histone Protein. Storage Protein: To store protein for nutritional purposes. 1. Casein in Milk 2. Gliadin in Wheat. 20
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