Evolution of the diverse antifreeze proteins.

doi:10.1016/s0959-437x(98)80042-7

Back to search

Article

Evolution of the diverse antifreeze proteins.

Current opinion in genetics & development - 1 Dec 1998

Cheng C H

Abstract excerpt

Different types of ice-growth-inhibiting antifreeze proteins, first recognized in fish, have now been isolated from insects and plants, and the list continues to expand. Their structures are amazingly diverse; how they attain the same function are subjects of intense research. Evolutionary precur...

Topics

Amino Acid Sequence
Animals
Antifreeze Proteins
Evolution, Molecular
Genetic Variation
Glycoproteins
Molecular Sequence Data

Community interpretation

Discuss the evidence

Ask a question, add context or challenge an interpretation. Community activity is separate from scientific evidence strength.

discussions

replies

Citations encouraged

Claims remain attributable.

No discussion yet

Be the first to add a careful, cited interpretation.