Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Proteins

Proteins are essential for life, and are made up of long chains of amino acids that fold into complex shapes. They play a critical role in the structure and functioning of all living cells, and are involved in virtually every process in the body from metabolism to cell repair and communication. Proteins are made up …

Curated from this journal's research 📚 7 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 45× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Proteins are essential for life, and are made up of long chains of amino acids that fold into complex shapes. They play a critical role in the structure and functioning of all living cells, and are involved in virtually every process in the body from metabolism to cell repair and communication. Proteins are made up of smaller building blocks called amino acids, and the order of these acids determines the function of the protein. Proteins can be found in foods such as eggs, meat, dairy, and nuts, and are an essential part of a healthy diet. They are also used in products like biodegradable plastics, pharmaceuticals, and medical treatments. The body also uses proteins to create enzymes, hormones, and other important molecules. Proteins are essential for sustaining life, and understanding their structure and function is key to unlocking the mysteries of biology.

Research published in this journal

7 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 7 articles above have been cited 45 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Proteins, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Polymer Science Research.

Journal editorial board
Giulia Auriemma · Italy Catarina Pinto Reis · Portugal Tonya Andreeva · Bulgaria

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