Myelin basic protein (MBP) is a multifunctional intrinsically-disordered protein.
MBP populates three energetically distinct and reversible equilibrium conformations.
MBP's equilibrium conformational states are chimeras of globule and coil structures.
Charge reduction (deimination) shifts distribution but not lateral packing density.
Charge reduction (deimination) favors compaction of expanded conformational states.
Threonyl phosphorylation has only local conformational effects.