The page delves into protein stability, discussing the balance between folding and unfolding dynamics influenced by thermodynamic factors. Key forces like hydrogen bonds, ion pairs, van der Waals forc...The page delves into protein stability, discussing the balance between folding and unfolding dynamics influenced by thermodynamic factors. Key forces like hydrogen bonds, ion pairs, van der Waals forces, and the hydrophobic effect affect protein stability. It highlights experimental approaches, such as site-directed mutagenesis, to study these forces. Environmental factors, such as pH and temperature, also influence protein behavior.
