Forces That Drive Tertiary Structure. Most proteins fold into their tertiary structure in an aqueous environment-a cell is, after all, 60% water. The chemical properties of the various R-groups (sidechains) of the amino acids within the protein chain will influence the way that the protein folds in its environment.
This cold sensation will last approximately three to five minutes until a burning sensation appears. The burning sensation will fade into an ache, followed by numbness. Beware that once numbing occurs, remove and discontinue the ice. Continued application following numbing may result in tissue damage.
Rinse the burn. 1  Rinse burned skin with cool water until the pain stops. Rinsing will usually stop the pain in 15 to 30 minutes. 2  Do not use ice or ice water, which can cause tissue damage. 3  Take off any jewelry, rings, or clothing that could be in the way or that would become too tight if the skin swells.