A novel non-lens betagamma-crystallin and trefoil factor complex from amphibian skin and its functional implications.

In vertebrates, non-lens betagamma-crystallins are widely expressed in various tissues, but their functions are unknown. The molecular mechanisms of trefoil factors, initiators of mucosal healing and being greatly involved in tumorigenesis, have remained elusive.A naturally existing 72-kDa complex o...

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Main Authors: Shu-Bai Liu, Ying-Ying He, Yun Zhang, Wen-Hui Lee, Jin-Qiao Qian, Ren Lai, Yang Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-03-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2262142?pdf=render

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