Binding domain

A binding domain is a protein domain which binds to a specific atom or molecule, such as calcium or DNA. Upon binding, proteins may undergo a conformational change. Binding domains are essential for the function of many proteins.

Examples of binding domains include Zinc finger, which binds to DNA, and EF hand, which binds to calcium.

Proteins

Processes	Protein biosynthesis Post-translational modification Protein folding Protein targeting Proteome Protein methods

Structures	Protein structure Protein structural domains Proteasome

Types	List of types of proteins List of proteins Membrane protein Globular protein Globulin Albumin Fibrous protein

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Binding domain

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