5 Main Forces that Stabilise Protein Structures | Biochemistry
The following points highlight the five main forces that stabilise protein structures. The forces are: 1. Salt Linkages 2. Hydrogen Bonding 3. Disulfide Linkages 4. Hydrophobic Interactions 5. Van der Waals' Forces. Force # 1. Salt Linkages: Salt linkages (ionic bonds) result from interactions between positively and negatively charged groups on the side chains of the basic and acidic amino [...]