Phenomena and Processes

Protein Domains

Discrete protein structural units that may fold independently of the rest of the protein and have their own functions.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Discrete protein structural units that may fold independently of the rest of the protein and have their own functions.

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7 entry terms
  • Peptide Domain
  • Protein Domain
  • Domain, Peptide
  • Domain, Protein
  • Domains, Peptide
  • Domains, Protein
  • Peptide Domains

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2017; use PROTEIN STRUCTURE, TERTIARY 2000-2016

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  1. G02.111.570.820w.709.275.750w
  2. G02.111.570.820w.709.610w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Protein Domains. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072417. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072417
  2. Protein Domains. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_domain
  3. Protein Domains. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q898273