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Comment
. 2006 Jul;14(7):1093-4.
doi: 10.1016/j.str.2006.06.001.

Common scaffolds, diverse recognition profiles

Nagasuma Chandra
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Common scaffolds, diverse recognition profiles

Nagasuma Chandra. Structure. 2006 Jul.

Abstract

A paper in this issue of Structure reports the crystal structure of griffithsin, a lectin from red algae, and demonstrates its ability to bind and neutralize the SARS coronavirus, providing a link in understanding the evolution of lectins in this family. (Ziółkowska et al., 2006).

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