Protein stability: Enhancement and measurement

Abstract

This article defines protein stability, emphasizes its importance and surveys the field of protein stabilization, with summary reference to a selection of 2009–2015 publications. One can enhance stability by, in particular, protein engineering strategies and by chemical modification (including conjugation) in solution. General protocols are set out on how to measure a given protein’s (1) kinetic thermal stability, and (2) oxidative stability, and (3) how to undertake chemical modification of a protein in solution.