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Plant and Mammal Aquaporins: Same but Different.
International journal of molecular sciences - 8 Feb 2018
Laloux Timothée, Junqueira Bruna, Maistriaux Laurie C, Ahmed Jahed, Jurkiewicz Agnieszka, Chaumont François
Abstract excerpt
Aquaporins (AQPs) constitute an ancient and diverse protein family present in all living organisms, indicating a common ancient ancestor. However, during evolution, these organisms appear and evolve differently, leading to different cell organizations and physiological processes. Amongst the eukaryotes, an important distinction between plants and animals is evident, the most conspicuous difference being that...
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