Definition
misfolded
adjective
- folded incorrectly or improperly
Usage: commonly used in biochemistry and molecular biology to describe proteins with incorrect three-dimensional structure
verb
- past tense and past participle of misfold; to fold something incorrectly
Examples
- The misfolded protein accumulated in the cells, causing disease.
- She misfolded the map and couldn't find the right section.
- Misfolded proteins are associated with Alzheimer's disease.
- He misfolded the letter before putting it in the envelope.
- The enzyme helps prevent misfolded proteins from aggregating.
- The origami crane was misfolded and didn't look right.