Group II Chaperonins

**Definition:** A subcategory of chaperonins found in ARCHAEA and the CYTOSOL of eukaryotic cells. Group II chaperonins form a barrel-shaped macromolecular structure that is distinct from GROUP I CHAPERONINS in that it does not utilize a separate lid like structure to enclose proteins.

**Tree numbers:** - D08.811.277.040.025.142.750 - D12.776.580.216.210.795

**Synonyms:** - Group II Chaparonins - Type II Chaperonins