Proteins are one of the key elements that define life in a way that we know. They have such a vast array of functions it is staggering. Seemingly, every problem and obstacle that an organism encounters, a protein comes to the rescue. Humans have them, other mammals, birds, bacteria, even viruses consist for a big part of proteins.
You want to walk somewhere, you need your muscles, those are proteins. You want to digest food? Guess what? digestive enzymes are proteins. Your skin and hair? Proteins are involved. Pumping blood around your body. Proteins. Immune system. You guessed it. Proteins.
Proteins are such an important part of everyday life that I decided to make an episode about the general features of proteins.
Interested? I am looking forward to welcoming you to this episode of "Chemistry in Everyday Life"