The congenital cataract-linked G61C mutation destabilizes γD-crystallin and promotes non-native aggregation.

γD-crystallin is one of the major structural proteins in human eye lens. The solubility and stability of γD-crystallin play a crucial role in maintaining the optical properties of the lens during the life span of an individual. Previous study has shown that the inherited mutation G61C results in aut...

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Main Authors: Wang Zhang, Hong-Chen Cai, Fei-Feng Li, Yi-Bo Xi, Xu Ma, Yong-Bin Yan
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/a522b9c2fbc149e1beb58c67e3f38df4
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