Chaperones are proteins that keep other proteins from misfolding. They stop clumps from forming and help chains fold into the right shape. In practice, labs often add them during recombinant protein production to improve solubility and function. For example, using active chaperones can mean more usable protein and less waste. What really matters is that they stay stable and work with different types of proteins. When they do, experiments run smoother and failed batches are less common.
