FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as CH10_SYNJA, groES, groS. Together with the chaperonin GroEL, plays an essential role in assisting protein folding. The GroEL-GroES system forms a nano-cage that allows encapsulation of the non-native substrate proteins and provides a physical environment optimized to promote and accelerate protein folding. GroES binds to the apical surface of the GroEL ring, thereby capping the opening of the GroEL channel. Heptamer of 7 subunits arranged in a ring. Interacts with the chaperonin GroEL.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

groES

Co-chaperonin GroES

groES

Molecular Synopsis