what-is-the-role-of-detergent-in-extracting-integral-membrane-proteins

Question

What is the role of detergent in extracting integral membrane proteins?

Accepted Answer

Detergent interacts with hydrophobic regions to stabilize them for extraction.

Answer

Detergent denatures proteins for easier extraction.

Answer

Detergent binds to hydrophilic regions only.

Answer

Detergent increases the solubility of proteins.