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Coral fluorescent proteins as antioxidants.
PloS one - 6 Oct 2009
Palmer Caroline V, Modi Chintan K, Mydlarz Laura D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A wide array of fluorescent proteins (FP) is present in anthozoans, although their biochemical characteristics and function in host tissue remain to be determined. Upregulation of FP's frequently occurs in injured or compromised coral tissue, suggesting a potential role of coral FPs in host stress responses. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: The presence of FPs was determined and quantified for a...
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