misfold

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Synonyms: mistold

Antonyms: mistold

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|biochemistry|intransitive|of a protein or nucleic acid}} To [[fold]] into an [[unusual]] or [[incorrect]] [[tertiary]] [[structure]]; misfolded proteins occur in various diseases, including [[amyloidosis|amyloidoses]] and [[dementia]]s, although the question of [[causation]] versus [[consequence]] is not yet definitively answered for dementias.

Noun

1. An incorrect or abnormal folding.

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