HSP27 Heat-Shock Proteins

**Definition:** A subfamily of small heat-shock proteins that function as molecular chaperones that aid in refolding of non-native proteins. They play a protective role that increases cellular survival during times of stress.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.776.580.216.270.625

**Synonyms:** - Heat-Shock Protein 27 - Heat-Shock Proteins 27 - HSP27 Proteins - Heat Shock Protein beta-1 - HSP27 Protein