Rendering of the enzyme chondroitinase ABC (IMAGE)

University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Rendering of the enzyme chondroitinase ABC

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In this rendering of the enzyme chondroitinase ABC, point mutations are represented by red balls. This re-engineered form of the enzyme is more stable and more active than the wild type and could be used to help reverse nerve damage caused by spinal cord injury or stroke.

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Hettiaratchi, O'Meara et al., 2020. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.abc6378 This work is licensed under CC BY-NC

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