T-complex protein 1 subunit theta is a
protein
Proteins are large biomolecules and macromolecules that comprise one or more long chains of amino acid residues. Proteins perform a vast array of functions within organisms, including catalysing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, respon ...
that in humans is encoded by the ''CCT8''
gene
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The CCT8 protein is a component of the
TRiC complex.
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TCP1
T-complex protein 1 subunit alpha is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''TCP1'' gene.
Function
This gene encodes a molecular chaperone that is a member of the TRiC complex. This complex consists of two identical stacked rings, each c ...
, T-complex protein 1 subunit alpha
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Chaperonin
HSP60, also known as chaperonins (Cpn), is a family of heat shock proteins originally sorted by their 60kDa molecular mass. They prevent misfolding of proteins during stressful situations such as high heat, by assisting protein folding. HSP60 bel ...
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