Accumulation of storage proteins in plant seeds is mediated by amyloid formation.
Amyloids are protein aggregates with a highly ordered spatial structure giving them unique physicochemical properties. Different amyloids not only participate in the development of numerous incurable diseases but control vital functions in archaea, bacteria and eukarya. Plants are a poorly studied s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2020-07-01
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Series: | PLoS Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000564 |