The Arginine Kinase from the Tick <i>Rhipicephalus sanguineus</i> Is an Efficient Biocatalyst

The Arginine Kinase from the Tick <i>Rhipicephalus sanguineus</i> Is an Efficient Biocatalyst

Arginine kinase (AK) is a reversible enzyme that regulates invertebrates’ phosphagen arginine phosphate levels. AK also elicits an immune response in humans, and it is a major food allergen in crustacea and may be a target for novel antiparasitic drugs. Although AK has been primarily described in th...

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Main Authors: Ana C. Gomez-Yanes, Elena N. Moreno-Cordova, Karina D. Garcia-Orozco, Aldana Laino, Maria A. Islas-Osuna, Alonso A. Lopez-Zavala, Jesus G. Valenzuela, Rogerio R. Sotelo-Mundo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Catalysts
Subjects:
arginine kinase
enzyme
allergen
tick
crystal structure
epitopes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/12/10/1178

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