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Analysis of thioester-containing proteins during the innate immune response of Drosophila melanogaster.
Journal of innate immunity - 1 Jan 2011
Bou Aoun Richard, Hetru Charles, Troxler Laurent, Doucet Daniel, Ferrandon Dominique, Matt Nicolas
Abstract excerpt
Thioester-containing proteins (TEPs) are conserved proteins among insects that are thought to be involved in innate immunity. In Drosophila, the Tep family is composed of 6 genes named Tep1-Tep6. In this study, we investigated the phylogeny, expression pattern and roles of these genes in the host defense of Drosophila. Protostomian Tep genes are clustered in 3 distinct branches, 1 of which is specific to...
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