Actin function governed by nucleotide sequence, not amino acid sequence (IMAGE)
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Despite having very similar amino acid sequences, two forms of the protein actin have distinct roles in the body. A Penn Vet-led team showed that differences in the coding sequence of nucleotides between the forms influenced their function, affecting the speed of protein production and subsequently, cell movement.
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Kashina Lab/University of Pennsylvania
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