Evolution of protein structures and functions.
Within the ever-expanding repertoire of known protein sequences and structures, many examples of evolving three-dimensional structures are emerging that illustrate the plasticity and robustness of protein folds. The mechanisms by which protein folds change often include the fusion of duplicated domains, followed by divergence through mutation. Such changes reflect both the stability of protein folds and the requirements of protein function.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75390-9050, USA. lkinch@chop.swmed.edu
Lisa N
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Kinch
Nick V
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Grishin
D020816:Amino Acid Motifs; D000595:Amino Acid Sequence; D019143:Evolution, Molecular; D006801:Humans; D008969:Molecular Sequence Data; D017510:Protein Folding; D017434:Protein Structure, Tertiary; D011506:Proteins / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology*
D011506:Proteins