HSP70 Heat-Shock Proteins

**Definition:** A class of MOLECULAR CHAPERONES found in both prokaryotes and in several compartments of eukaryotic cells. These proteins can interact with polypeptides during a variety of assembly processes in such a way as to prevent the formation of nonfunctional structures.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.580.216.375

**Synonyms:** - Heat Shock 70 kDa Protein - Heat-Shock Protein 70 - Heat-Shock Proteins 70