1. denaturation; degeneration
2. Denaturation (biochemistry)Denaturation is a process in which proteins or nucleic acids lose the tertiary structure and secondary structure which is present in their native state, by application of some external stress or compound such as a strong acid or base, a concentrated inorganic salt, an organic solvent, or heat. If proteins in a living cell are denatured, this results in disruption of cell activity and possibly cell death.
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