Protein evolution

Hjorth, P (2001) Protein evolution. European Study Group with Industry > 40th ESGI [Keele 9/4/2001 - 12/4/2001].

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Abstract/Summary

Among the proteins that have evolved over hundreds of millions of years, with important roles in defence against invading micro-organisms, are the pentraxins. The two major members of the family are known as CRP and SAP, and they evolve due to mutations in the underlying DNA. The Study Group was asked to construct a model of this evolution in order to answer specific questions about the occurrences of these proteins in man and in the horseshoe crab.

EPrint Type:	Study Group Report
Study Group:	European Study Group with Industry > 40th ESGI [Keele 9/4/2001 - 12/4/2001]
Industrial Sector:	Medical and pharmaceutical
Additional Contributors:	Chapman, C.J. and Gravesen, J. and Ketzscher, R. and Lacey, A.A. and Richardson, G. and Stringfellow, N.D.
ID Code:	5
Deposited By:	David Mortimer
Deposited On:	29 March 2004

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