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This tutorial illustrates some basic properties of protein structure for a general audience. For a more in depth discussion, please visit [[Introduction to protein structure]]. Words shown in green change the protein view in the box to the right; blue words are links to other pages.'' | ''This tutorial illustrates some basic properties of protein structure for a general audience. For a more in depth discussion, please visit [[Introduction to protein structure]]. Words shown in green change the protein view in the box to the right; blue words are links to other pages.'' | ||
Proteins perform many important functions in living organisms, including movement, immune responses, sensing the environment, energy acquisition, and catalyzing reactions. The protein shown to the right is insulin; when insulin isn't properly synthesized or recognized, diabetes occurs. | Proteins perform many important functions in living organisms, including movement, immune responses, sensing the environment, energy acquisition, and catalyzing reactions. The protein shown to the right is insulin; when insulin isn't properly synthesized or recognized, diabetes occurs. | ||