Construction and screening of A cDNA library for the C3 gene(s) of the Nurse Shark (Ginglymostoma Cirratum)

Mammalian C3 is a complement protein which consists of an α chain (125kDa) and β chain (75kDa) held together by a disulfide bond. The a chain contains a conserved thiolester site which provides the molecule with opsonic properties. The protein is synthesized as a single pro-C3 molecule which is post...

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Main Author: Builes, Janette Cristina
Format: Others
Published: FIU Digital Commons 2001
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Online Access:http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1940
http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3133&context=etd