Protein molecules inside living cells that assist with correct protein folding as the protein molecule emerges from the cell’s ribosome. Examples of such chaperone molecules include heat-shock protein 70 and heat-shock protein 40.
An individual who accompanies a health care provider during the examination of a disrobed patient to ensure that sexual boundary violations do not occur.
A chaperone is an individual who accompanies a doctor during the physical examination of a patient. Chaperones serve the purpose of providing protection for both the doctor and the patient against any allegations of improper conduct.
The phrase “chaperone” is also employed to denote a protein that aids in the proper folding of other proteins into their precise and intricate three-dimensional configurations.