Molecular Chaperones

**Definition:** A family of cellular proteins that mediate the correct assembly or disassembly of polypeptides and their associated ligands. Although they take part in the assembly process, molecular chaperones are not components of the final structures.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.580

**Synonyms:** - Chaperone, Molecular - Chaperones, Molecular - Molecular Chaperone