Protein switches (IMAGE)

University of Göttingen

Protein switches

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Researchers have recently discovered different types of protein switches which they have now identified as having a major role in all domains of life, from viruses like coronavirus to bacteria, fungi, plants and animals including humans. NOS group (Nitrogen-Oxygen-Sulfur) above and SONOS group (Sulfur-Oxygen-Nitrogen-Oxygen-Sulfur) below.

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K Tittmann

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