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Proteins are complex polymers consisting of thousands of atoms. Out of the many possible conformations of such a molecule, usually only a few or perhaps just one (the "native" conformation) is significantly populated. Proteins interact extensively to form complexes, but in precisely defined ways. Both proper folding and proper specificity of interaction are essential for biological function. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a powerful tool for the study of protein conformations and interactions.