Inteins in pathogenic fungi: a phylogenetic tool and perspectives for therapeutic applications
Inteins or "internal proteins" are coding sequences that are transcribed and translated with flanking sequences (exteins). After translation, the inteins are excised by an autocatalytic process and the host protein assumes its normal conformation and develops its expected function. These p...
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
2009-05-01
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| Series: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762009000300017 |