Protein fold classIn molecular biology, protein fold classes are broad categories of protein tertiary structure topology. They describe groups of proteins that share similar amino acid and secondary structure proportions. Each class contains multiple, independent protein superfamilies (i.e. are not necessarily evolutionarily related to one another). Four large classes of protein that are generally agreed upon by the two main structure classification databases (SCOP and CATH).
G beta-gamma complexThe G beta-gamma complex (Gβγ) is a tightly bound dimeric protein complex, composed of one Gβ and one Gγ subunit, and is a component of heterotrimeric G proteins. Heterotrimeric G proteins, also called guanosine nucleotide-binding proteins, consist of three subunits, called alpha, beta, and gamma subunits, or Gα, Gβ, and Gγ. When a G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) is activated, Gα dissociates from Gβγ, allowing both subunits to perform their respective downstream signaling effects.
Propulsion captiveLa propulsion captive utilise de longs câbles très résistants (connus sous le nom de longes) pour changer l'orbite de vaisseaux spatiaux. Ce système a un fort potentiel de réduction des coûts des voyages spatiaux. Certains designs de longes utilisent des plastiques crystallins comme le Dyneema. Un futur matériau possible serait le nanotube de carbone, qui a une résistance théorique d'au moins . Câble électrodynamique Un câble électrodynamique est un long câble conducteur électrique fixé à un engin spatial, fonctionnant selon les principes de l'électromagnétisme.
ATPaseInfobox Enzyme | nom = Adénosinetriphosphatase | image = Proton ATPase cartoon overview.png | légende = Structure d'une pompe à protons demembrane plasmique dArabidopsis thaliana(d'après ) | EC = | CAS = | index = 3.6.1.3 | UIBMB = 3/6/1/3 | code GO = 0016887 Les ATPases membranaires sont une classe d'enzymes liées au métabolisme énergétique, qui hydrolysent ou synthétisent les molécules d'adénosine-triphosphate (ATP) tout en transférant des ions d'un côté à l'autre de la membrane.
Momentum exchange tetherA momentum exchange tether is a kind of space tether that could theoretically be used as a launch system, or to change spacecraft orbits. Momentum exchange tethers create a controlled force on the end-masses of the system due to the pseudo-force known as centrifugal force. While the tether system rotates, the objects on either end of the tether will experience continuous acceleration; the magnitude of the acceleration depends on the length of the tether and the rotation rate.
