A Prokaryotic Twist on Argonaute Function
Argonaute proteins can be found in all three domains of life. In eukaryotic organisms, Argonaute is, as the functional core of the RNA-silencing machinery, critically involved in the regulation of gene expression. Despite the mechanistic and structural similarities between archaeal, bacterial and eu...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-02-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/5/1/538 |