Heat shock proteins are produced in high number to minimize damaging effects during high heat conditions, in addition to other stress signals unrelated to heat such as ultraviolet radiation.

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Heat shock proteins are named for their initial discovery as a response to high heat conditions, but they are also produced in response to other stress signals such as UV radiation, oxidative stress, and inflammation.

Heat Shock Proteins Are Produced in High Number to Minimize