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Why is protein folding important in the search for cures to diseases such as cancer and HIV/AIDS?
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Why is protein folding important in the search for cures to diseases such as cancer and HIV/AIDS?

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Answer:Protein misfolding is detrimental as it results in a loss of native protein function and can lead to a toxic gain of function due to aggregation

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