Discovery of an unusual biosynthetic origin for circular proteins in legumes
Discovery of an unusual biosynthetic origin for circular proteins in legumes
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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English
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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Cyclotides are plant-derived proteins that have a unique cyclic cystine knot topology and are remarkably stable. Their natural function is host defense, but they have a diverse range of pharmaceutically important activities, including uterotonic activity and anti-HIV activity, and have also attracted recent interest as templates in drug design. Her...
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Discovery of an unusual biosynthetic origin for circular proteins in legumes
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TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_21593408
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_21593408
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.1103660108
