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Diversity in S-layers.
- Source :
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Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biology . Jan2017, Vol. 123, p1-15. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Surface layers, referred simply as S-layers, are the two-dimensional crystalline arrays of protein or glycoprotein subunits on cell surface. They are one of the most common outermost envelope components observed in prokaryotic organisms ( Archaea and Bacteria ). Over the past decades, S-layers have become an issue of increasing interest due to their ubiquitousness, special features and functions. Substantial work in this field provides evidences of an enormous diversity in S-layers. This paper reviews and illustrates the diversity from several different aspects, involving the S-layer-carrying strains, the structure of S-layers, the S-layer proteins and genes, as well as the functions of S-layers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00796107
- Volume :
- 123
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Progress in Biophysics & Molecular Biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 120834236
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pbiomolbio.2016.08.002