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Structure of GroEL

  • GroEl is a large, multi-subunit protein that can accommodate small- and medium-sized proteins

  • It consists of a central container formed from a stack of rings, and a 'cap' that seals off the folding protein from the external environment

  • GroEl also has ATP-binding sites that use energy to promote the proper folding and release of the protein