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Decreasing the homodimer interaction: a common mechanism shared by the deltaG91 mutation and deamidation in betaA3-crystallin.
Molecular vision - 16 Mar 2010
Xu Jianzhen, Wong Chiwai, Tan Xiaorong, Jing Hongjuan, Zhou Guangzhou, Song Wei
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Cataracts can be broadly divided into two types: congenital cataracts and age-related cataracts. DeltaG91 is a previously discovered congenital mutation in betaA3-crystallin that impairs protein solubility. On the other hand, the deamidation of beta-crystallin is a significant feature in aged and cataractous lenses. Several deamidation sites were also identified in betaA3-crystallin. The present study is...
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