What are the Interactions Stabilizing Tertiary Structure?
The stability of a protein's tertiary structure is maintained by several types of interactions:
Hydrogen Bonds: These bonds form between polar groups and help stabilize the folded structure. Disulfide Bridges: Covalent bonds between cysteine residues that provide significant stability. Hydrophobic Interactions: Nonpolar side chains tend to cluster away from water, stabilizing the protein core. Ionic Bonds: Electrostatic interactions between charged side chains.
