Category: Proteins

Proteins are biopolymeric structures composed of amino acids, of which there are 20 common ones found in biological chemistry, participating in nearly all cellular activities. Proteins are synthesised in the cytoplasm in a process termed translation. The typical protein is constructed from a single set of amino acids.

A molecule made up of amino acids. Proteins are needed for the body to function properly. They are the basis of body structures, such as skin and hair, and of other substances such as enzymes, cytokines, and antibodies.

Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body’s tissues and organs.