Rationalization of the effects of mutations on peptide and protein aggregation rates
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The authors discuss the study of aggregation rates of unfolded polypeptide chain. They report that the intrinsic effects of specific mutations on these aggregation rates can be correlated with changes in hydrophobicity, charge and secondary structure propensity.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2003
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Mobile protein signals cell fate
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Issues are presented concerning the organization of different cells within the roots of plants. The physiological action of a molecule named SHORT-ROOT which signals to the cell its position and function is discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2001
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