Explore the intricate world of protein folding in confined spaces through this 42-minute physics lecture by Margaret Cheung, Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Houston. Delve into the complexities of cellular functions, cell composition, and the macromolecular crowding effect. Examine energy landscapes and parallel tempering techniques used to study protein folding. Analyze results focusing on shape parameters, transition states, and denatured states, including the intriguing "pancake" conformation. Compare theoretical findings with experimental data to gain a comprehensive understanding of protein behavior in pores and emulsions.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Protein folding
Cellular functions
Cell composition
Macromolecular crowding effect
Energy landscape
Parallel tempering
Results
Shape parameters
Transition state
Denature state
Pancake
Experimental data
Conclusion
Taught by
College of Science and Engineering
