| Literature DB >> 15642319 |
Durga Srikanthan1, Orval A Bateman, Andrew G Purkiss, Christine Slingsby.
Abstract
Molecular models of human gamma-crystallins and the 'alpha-crystallin domain' of human alphaA-crystallin have been built based on available related X-ray crystal structures. The accessibilities of the component cysteine, methionine and tryptophan side chains in the crystallin models have been calculated. The reactivities of these cysteines, which are oxidised in cataract, are assessed based on their known modifications and within the context of their location within the 3D models.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15642319 DOI: 10.1016/j.exer.2004.05.009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Exp Eye Res ISSN: 0014-4835 Impact factor: 3.467