A Protein DNA Sensor (IMAGE)

Thomas Jefferson University

A Protein DNA Sensor

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A protein DNA sensor. 3-D-structures of the immature asymmetric conformation of portal protein (left), which has high affinity for DNA and the mature final state (right) that is perfectly 12-fold symmetric.

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Cingolani Lab

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May be used in articles covering Dr. Cingolani's January 30, 2017 publication inM<i> Nature Communications</i>.

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