High-Yield Preparation of American Oyster Defensin (AOD) via a Small and Acidic Fusion Tag and Its Functional Characterization
The marine peptide, American oyster defensin (AOD), is derived from <i>Crassostrea virginica</i> and exhibits a potent bactericidal effect. However, recombinant preparation has not been achieved due to the high charge and hydrophobicity. Although the traditional fusion tags such as Trx a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Marine Drugs |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/22/1/8 |