MeSH definition : A subfamily of small heat-shock proteins that function as molecular chaperones that
aid in refolding of non-native proteins. They play a protective role that increases
cellular survival during times of stress.;
MeSH synonym : Heat-Shock protein 27; Heat-Shock proteins 27; HSP27 protein; protein 27, Heat-Shock; Heat-Shock proteins, HSP27; HSP27 proteins; heat shock protein beta-1; heat shock protein beta 1; heat shock protein 27; heat shock proteins 27; HSP27 heat shock proteins;
A subfamily of small heat-shock proteins that function as molecular chaperones that
aid in refolding of non-native proteins. They play a protective role that increases
cellular survival during times of stress.