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The Levinthal Paradox illustrates that proteins cannot fold into their native conformations solely through random exploration of conformations due to the immense time required, suggesting that folding occurs via directed pathways. Protein folding involves stages including the rapid formation of secondary structures, stabilization of tertiary structures, and the role of molecular chaperones like Hsp70 and GroEL/ES in assisting proper folding. Misfolded proteins can lead to diseases such as Alzheimer
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