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The <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cis-proline114/2'>Asn113-Pro114</scene> peptide bond also resides in a ''cis'' conformation in its folded structure, but exists in the ''trans'' conformation in its unfolded state; therefore, steric restraints imposed by the rest of the protein must be responsible for this ''cis'' conformation. Unlike P93A, the insertion of a <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/P114g/2'>P114G</scene> point mutation causes the peptide bond to adopt a ''trans'' conformation and causes a 9.3 Å movement of the loop. The kinetic rate and overall native conformation are not significantly effected by this mutation; however, locally, a rearrangement of the hydrogen-bonding network occurs. Results of this mutation confirm that steric hinderance of the protein can lead to formation of the ''cis'' conformation by a proline and is further energetically stabilized by hydrogen bonding, Van der Waals, and electrostatic interactions within the protein.

Another important role of proline residues is their involvement in β turns. β turns are 180° turns commonly found in globular proteins to allow for a compact structure by connecting the ends of adjacent antiparallel β sheets [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_sheet]. The turn consists of a sequence of four amino acid residues. The carbonyl of the first amino acid hydrogen bonds with the amino group of the fourth amino acid. Proline is involved in β turns because it is small ~~and~~ flexible and assumes a ''cis'' conformation. In RNase A both Pro93 and Pro114 are involved in β turns.

Another important role of proline residues is their involvement in β turns. β turns are 180° turns commonly found in globular proteins to allow for a compact structure by connecting the ends of adjacent antiparallel β sheets [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_sheet]. The turn consists of a sequence of four amino acid residues. The carbonyl of the first amino acid hydrogen bonds with the amino group of the fourth amino acid. Proline is involved in β turns because it is small, flexible, and assumes a ''cis'' conformation, all attributes that allow for formation of a turn. In RNase A both Pro93 and Pro114 are involved in β turns.

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==='''Disulfide Bonds'''===

Another important feature of the folding of RNase A is the presence of four disulfide bonds. These bonds contribute to the thermal stability and the rate of folding of RNase A. The residues involved in these linkages include <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cys26-cys84/5'>Cys26-Cys84</scene>, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cys58-cys110/5'>Cys58-Cys110</scene>, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/40-95_disulfide_native_form/5'>Cys40-Cys95</scene>, and <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cys65-cys72/6'>Cys65-Cys72</scene>. Cys26-Cys84 and Cys58-Cys110 stabilize an interaction between an α-helix and a β-sheet which is the main contributor to the thermodynamic stability of the enzyme.

Measurements of protein activity upon removal of disulfide bridges show that the change in enzymatic activity is very small and that not all disulfide bridges are essential for the structure or the reactivity of the protein. However, removal of disulfide bonds does destabilize the hydrophobic core and decreases the rate of folding. RNase A actually has a rate-determining three-disulfide intermediate. An analog of this, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/C40-95a_variant/7'>C[40,95]A</scene>, shows RNase A, missing the disulfide bond, Cys40-Cys95, that would normally occur here. In the variant, only 3 disulfide bonds are present, but the overall structure

Measurements of protein activity upon removal of disulfide bridges show that the change in enzymatic activity is very small and that not all disulfide bridges are essential for the structure or the reactivity of the protein. However, removal of disulfide bonds does destabilize the hydrophobic core and decreases the rate of folding. RNase A actually has a rate-determining three-disulfide intermediate. An analog of this, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/C40-95a_variant/7'>C[40,95]A</scene>, shows RNase A, missing the disulfide bond, Cys40-Cys95, that would normally occur here. In the variant, only 3 disulfide bonds are present, but the overall structure is only changed slightly. The differences occur in residues in close proximity to the location of the missing disulfide bond, 34-45 and 83-101, where there are increased levels of disorder and a destabilized hydrophobic core.

==='''Summary'''===

Protein folding is not due to one interaction, but a network of interactions within the protien. When a proline residue or disulfide bond is removed from RNase A, the structural changes are usually confined to the site of mutation and minor structural changes occur within close proximity to the mutation. Although the effects of mutations seem to be localized, mutating proteins greatly effects the stability of the molecule and the rate of folding.

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 The <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cis-proline114/2'>Asn113-Pro114</scene> peptide bond also resides in a ''cis'' conformation in its folded structure, but exists in the ''trans'' conformation in its unfolded state; therefore, steric restraints imposed by the rest of the protein must be responsible for this ''cis'' conformation. Unlike P93A, the insertion of a <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/P114g/2'>P114G</scene> point mutation causes the peptide bond to adopt a ''trans'' conformation and causes a 9.3 Å movement of the loop. The kinetic rate and overall native conformation are not significantly effected by this mutation; however, locally, a rearrangement of the hydrogen-bonding network occurs. Results of this mutation confirm that steric hinderance of the protein can lead to formation of the ''cis'' conformation by a proline and is further energetically stabilized by hydrogen bonding, Van der Waals, and electrostatic interactions within the protein.
-Another important role of proline residues is their involvement in β turns. β turns are 180° turns commonly found in globular proteins to allow for a compact structure by connecting the ends of adjacent antiparallel β sheets [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_sheet]. The turn consists of a sequence of four amino acid residues. The carbonyl of the first amino acid hydrogen bonds with the amino group of the fourth amino acid. Proline is involved in β turns because it is small and flexible and assumes a ''cis'' conformation. In RNase A both Pro93 and Pro114 are involved in β turns.
+Another important role of proline residues is their involvement in β turns. β turns are 180° turns commonly found in globular proteins to allow for a compact structure by connecting the ends of adjacent antiparallel β sheets [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_sheet]. The turn consists of a sequence of four amino acid residues. The carbonyl of the first amino acid hydrogen bonds with the amino group of the fourth amino acid. Proline is involved in β turns because it is small, flexible, and assumes a ''cis'' conformation, all attributes that allow for formation of a turn. In RNase A both Pro93 and Pro114 are involved in β turns.
 <Structure load='7RSA' size='500' frame='true' align='left' caption='Insert caption here' scene='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Rnase_a_wild_type/6' />
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 ==='''Disulfide Bonds'''===
 Another important feature of the folding of RNase A is the presence of four disulfide bonds.  These bonds contribute to the thermal stability and the rate of folding of RNase A.  The residues involved in these linkages include <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cys26-cys84/5'>Cys26-Cys84</scene>, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cys58-cys110/5'>Cys58-Cys110</scene>, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/40-95_disulfide_native_form/5'>Cys40-Cys95</scene>, and <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/Cys65-cys72/6'>Cys65-Cys72</scene>.  Cys26-Cys84 and Cys58-Cys110 stabilize an interaction between an α-helix and a β-sheet which is the main contributor to the thermodynamic stability of the enzyme.
-Measurements of protein activity upon removal of disulfide bridges show that the change in enzymatic activity is very small and that not all disulfide bridges are essential for the structure or the reactivity of the protein. However, removal of disulfide bonds does destabilize the hydrophobic core and decreases the rate of folding. RNase A actually has a rate-determining three-disulfide intermediate.  An analog of this, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/C40-95a_variant/7'>C[40,95]A</scene>, shows RNase A, missing the disulfide bond, Cys40-Cys95, that would normally occur here.  In the variant, only 3 disulfide bonds are present, but the overall structure
+Measurements of protein activity upon removal of disulfide bridges show that the change in enzymatic activity is very small and that not all disulfide bridges are essential for the structure or the reactivity of the protein. However, removal of disulfide bonds does destabilize the hydrophobic core and decreases the rate of folding. RNase A actually has a rate-determining three-disulfide intermediate.  An analog of this, <scene name='Sandbox_Reserved_197/C40-95a_variant/7'>C[40,95]A</scene>, shows RNase A, missing the disulfide bond, Cys40-Cys95, that would normally occur here.  In the variant, only 3 disulfide bonds are present, but the overall structure is only changed slightly. The differences occur in residues in close proximity to the location of the missing disulfide bond, 34-45 and 83-101, where there are increased levels of disorder and a destabilized hydrophobic core.
 ==='''Summary'''===
 Protein folding is not due to one interaction, but a network of interactions within the protien.  When a proline residue or disulfide bond is removed from RNase A, the structural changes are usually confined to the site of mutation and minor structural changes occur within close proximity to the mutation.  Although the effects of mutations seem to be localized, mutating proteins greatly effects the stability of the molecule and the rate of folding.